Devereux
Overview
Direct Support Professional role at Devereux Massachusetts, Rutland, MA. Compensation starts at $20.50/hour, with additional compensation up to $23.87/hour for higher education and/or years of relevant experience. Shifts available: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-9am.
Responsibilities
Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same.
Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license required.
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in Rutland, MA.
Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment if working in a Group Home setting.
Benefits
192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for an additional 2% match
Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more
ASCEND career-accelerator program (tuition coverage for undergraduate up to $15,000/year and graduate up to $25,000/year, student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, among other benefits)
About Devereux Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. The organization operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact thousands of lives each year. Devereux Massachusetts offers a mission-driven, people-first work environment focused on helping individuals with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE.
Location and opportunity details are subject to change. This description does not imply contract rights or a guarantee of employment.
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Responsibilities
Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same.
Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license required.
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in Rutland, MA.
Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment if working in a Group Home setting.
Benefits
192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for an additional 2% match
Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more
ASCEND career-accelerator program (tuition coverage for undergraduate up to $15,000/year and graduate up to $25,000/year, student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, among other benefits)
About Devereux Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. The organization operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact thousands of lives each year. Devereux Massachusetts offers a mission-driven, people-first work environment focused on helping individuals with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE.
Location and opportunity details are subject to change. This description does not imply contract rights or a guarantee of employment.
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