Direct Support Professional - Fentress House

Devereux•Rutland, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Fentress program in Rutland, Massachusetts. The program serves males ages 12–21 with psychological and behavioral disorders and focuses on increasing independence and preparing participants to move on from Devereux. The staff-to-student ratio is 1:4. The role provides direct supervision and support to youth in a therapeutic setting. Staff help maintain a safe environment, teach daily living skills and appropriate behaviors, provide positive reinforcement, and contribute to treatment plans. The position also involves completing required documentation, including progress notes and incident reports. Available schedules are Saturday–Tuesday, 11 p.m.–9 a.m. (split between two programs), or a Sunday double shift and Monday–Wednesday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Employees must attend a two-week paid orientation in Rutland, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The pay range is $21.12–$24.58 per hour, depending on education and experience. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with an additional $250 bonus for MAP certification. Full-time benefits include paid time off and sick hours, a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution and potential match, life insurance, health and other insurance options, an employee assistance program, discounts, and access to Devereux’s ASCEND career-accelerator program, which includes tuition payments and student loan repayment assistance.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must attend a two-week paid orientation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Rutland, Massachusetts.
Must be MAP certified or able to obtain certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to help ensure the safety and security of assigned youth.
Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
Engage with youth positively and meaningfully.
Teach and prompt appropriate behaviors and provide positive reinforcement.
Teach and assist with activities of daily living skills.
Complete required documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
Contribute to youth treatment plans as part of an interactive team.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $250 bonus for MAP certification.
192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
403(b) retirement account with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for an additional 2% match.
Free life insurance up to two times annual salary.
Blue Cross health insurance plans.
Short- and long-term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance options.
Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being.
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and other items.
ASCEND career-accelerator program, including tuition payments, student loan repayment, career guidance, coaching, and skills support.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Medical, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services, including telemedicine.
Generous time off accruing from the first day of employment.