Evening Direct Support Professional - Cathy Street Group Home

About the role

The pay for this position starts at $20.50/hour, with additional compensation up to $23.87/hour based on education and experience. Schedules include Double Sunday (7am - 11pm), Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. This position is located in Fitchburg, MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety and security of all youth as assigned.
• Implement 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.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Organizational and communication skills necessary to complete required documentation.
• Ability to influence in treatment plans and teach valuable life skills.
• Opportunity to work closely with professionals in nursing, education, therapy, psychiatry, and more.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and related disorders.

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 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 starting pay for this position is $20.50/hour, with additional compensation up to $23.87/hour based on education and experience.

Schedule

This position has a schedule that includes Double Sunday (7am - 11pm), Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools, and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

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.
• 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.