Direct Support Professional - Fentress House

Devereux • Rutland, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts & Rhode Island serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux's Fentress program serves males 12-21 with various psychological and behavioral disorders. With 1 staff to 4 students ratio, this program is focused on increasing independence and preparing individuals to move on from Devereux. As a Direct Support/Care Professional, you will be passionate about working with and helping youth. You will be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision. You will provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment. You will engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same. You will teach and assist with Activities of Daily (ADL) Living Skills. You will possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports. Being a Direct Care Professional at Devereux has its advantages! 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.

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 MAP 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 under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified
• 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!
• Advance tuition assistance, loan repayment, and other benefits through ASCEND program
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED