Direct Support Professional - Cathy Street Group Home

Devereux•Fitchburg, MA

45d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. Schedules: Monday, Thursday & Friday; 3p-11p and Double Saturday (7am-11pm) and Wednesday - Friday; 3pm - 11pm & Double on Saturday (7am - 11pm) This position is located in Fitchburg, MA. $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified Devereux - Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux's Cathy House program serves co-ed individuals aged 5 to 12 with ASD and IDD, most of whom are non-verbal. With 1:2 staff to students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. The program goal is to teach, coach, and support our individuals to learn daily living skills, coping skills, and social skills while staying active and having fun. As a Direct Support/Care Professional, you will: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as: + A fun, fast paced, and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field. + Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you! + The ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans. + The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills. Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts: 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, not to exceed $200,000 + 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! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.This program includes 100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, among other benefits! Learn more about ASCEND:

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 .
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.

Responsibilities

Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
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.

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, not to exceed $200,000
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! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.This program includes 100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, among other benefits!

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