Direct Support - Hillside

Devereux • Rutland, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is hiring a Direct Support professional for its Hillside Group Home in Rutland, Massachusetts. Hillside serves females aged 12–21 with psychological, emotional, behavioral, and related needs. The program uses a DBT clinical model, with individual therapy and skills groups focused on interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. The role supports youth in a 1:3 setting as they work toward goals such as moving to a less restrictive setting, returning home, or preparing for independent living.

The Direct Support professional provides supervision and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The position involves engaging youth positively, reinforcing appropriate behavior, teaching daily living skills, and completing required documentation. Multiple second- and third-shift schedules are available. The pay range is $21.12–$24.58 per hour, depending on experience and education. Sign-on bonuses are offered for full-time and part-time employees, with an additional bonus for MAP certification.

The role offers collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes nursing, education, therapists, and psychiatrists, as well as opportunities to contribute to treatment plans and teach life skills. Full-time benefits include paid time off and sick time, retirement contributions, insurance options, an employee assistance program, discounts, and career-development and education assistance through Devereux’s ASCEND program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be MAP certified or able to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Must be able to attend a two-week paid orientation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Rutland, Massachusetts.
• Adequate organizational and communication skills to complete required documentation.
• Must comply with the organization's abuse-prevention policies and reporting expectations.
• Drug screening is required.

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 ensure the safety and security of assigned youth.
• Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
• Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and contribute to youth treatment plans.

Benefits

• Full-time sign-on bonus of $2,000; part-time sign-on bonus of $1,000.
• Additional $250 bonus for MAP certification.
• Full-time employees receive 192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
• 403(b) retirement account with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential additional 2% match.
• Free life insurance up to two times annual salary.
• Blue Cross health insurance plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Identity theft insurance.
• Pet insurance and other insurance options.
• Free Employee Assistance Program covering mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being.
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
• ASCEND career-accelerator program, including tuition payments, student loan repayment, career guidance, coaching, and skills development.
• Medical, prescription drug, preventative care, telemedicine, and mental health services for eligible employees and covered family members and domestic partners.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time off accruing from the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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