Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Teacher Aide

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. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.

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.
• Attend a 2-week paid orientation in Rutland, MA.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Ability to work closely with professionals in nursing, education, therapy, psychiatry, and others.
• Ability to influence treatment plans and teach life skills to at-risk youth.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Accrued sick time.
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match.
• 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 pay for this position starts at $20.50/hour, with additional compensation up to $23.87/hour based on education and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.

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. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive, and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and call to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE