Direct Support Professional - (Medically Complex Residential Program)
About The Position
Devereux Massachusetts is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Direct Support Professionals in a new Medically Complex Program designed to serve youth with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care. Many of these youth may have strengths and abilities but also present with sensory impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, physical impairments, self-care skill deficits, or require the use of medical equipment. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to meet individual needs and provide enriching opportunities for growth. The goal is to help each child reach their full potential.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent 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 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with medical, psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or autism spectrum disorder
Responsibilities
- Be passionate about working with and helping youth with complex medical needs.
- Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
- Assist youth with ADLs such as room cleaning, chores, laundry, personal hygiene.
- When required, assist youth with personal care skills such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Take and record vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and provide wound care.
- Provide student transportation to/from medical appointments.
- Assist youth with transferring, walking, and using mobility aids like wheelchairs or walkers.
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 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 (includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits)
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
