Adult Services Direct Support (Sterling)

Devereux•Sterling, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to work as Direct Support Professionals in a 4-bed IDD/ASD adult male group home setting in Sterling, MA. This role involves working within a community setting with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults (over the age of 22). Devereux – Massachusetts is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Through residential and community placement services, the organization helps individuals learn independent living skills and make meaningful life choices, providing supportive settings in comfortable home environments. As a Direct Support Professional, you will act as a teacher, coaching and demonstrating skills to increase individuals' independence, a relationship builder, developing positive connections with individuals, their friends, families, and DDS service coordinators, and an environmental manager, monitoring the safety and security of the home and community. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, founded in 1912, providing clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs to over 10,000 children and adults annually. Its mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid driver's license required
High School diploma or GED required
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred
MAP Certified (eligible for a $250 bonus)

Responsibilities

Coaching and assisting in hygiene routines
Chore completion
Meal preparation
Administration of medications
Completion of required paperwork
Planning and facilitating recreational activities
Assisting with transportation
Supporting individuals in working and achieving their goals

Benefits

192 PTO hours/year
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, not to exceed $200,000
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans (including telemedicine via phone, web, app, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services)
Short Term Disability insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Identity Theft insurance
Pet insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing
Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics
Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program (includes career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance)
100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, through ASCEND
Student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, through ASCEND
Student loan debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education assistance