Direct Support Professional - On Campus Programs

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. There are multiple schedules available for this position. $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
• Active driver’s license is required
• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders
• MUST be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment if going to a Group Home Setting

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM for external candidates.

Skills

• Passionate about working with and helping youth
• Ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans
• The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills

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

$20.50/hour starting wage, with additional compensation up to $23.87/hour based on education and experience.

Schedule

Multiple schedules available.

Benefits and Rewards

• Full-time benefits include but are not limited to: 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!