Direct Support Professional

About the role

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. Shifts available on all shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm - 9am) with various schedules available. $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified

Responsibilities

• 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 (ADL) Living Skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.
• Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in 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, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
• MUST BE MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment if going to a Group Home setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in 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, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
• MUST BE MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment if going to a Group Home setting.

Skills

• Passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Able to provide direct supervision and ensure safety and security.
• Ability to engage youth in a meaningful and positive manner.
• Organizational and communication skills for completing required documentation.
• Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Ability to teach and assist with ADL skills.
• Ability to provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behaviors.
• Ability to teach valuable life skills to at-risk youth.

Benefits

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
• 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!

Pay

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.

Schedule

• Shifts available on all shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm - 9am)
• Variety of schedules available