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Devereux

Direct Support - South Wing Up

Devereux, Rutland, Massachusetts, us, 01543

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Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential? Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? If you answered YES to either of these questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

The pay for this position starts at

$20.50/hour , with additional compensation added for higher education and/or years of relevant experience up to

$23.87/hour .

This position is located in Rutland, MA.

$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Devereux - Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The South Wing program serves IDD/ASD males, ages 15‑21. With a 1 staff : 3 students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. Staff design house‑specific routines, chores, and activities that support the individuals' growth and development.

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.

Benefits

192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year

403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for 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 help with mental health, work‑life balance, general‑wellbeing, and more

Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more

Devereux's custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program providing tuition coverage, loan repayment assistance, and other benefits.

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 AM to 4 PM, in Rutland, MA.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.

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