Habilitation Counselor

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health•Rutland, MA

10d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential? Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! 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. This position is located in Rutland, MA. There are multiple schedules available for this position. $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. As a Direct Support/Care Professional, you will: 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. Being a Habilitation Counselor 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. 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: Keywords: Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Care Professional, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD, Teacher's Aide

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid driver's license required
Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree 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 90 days of employment if going to a Group Home setting.
Available Shifts: 3pm-11pm 3 days per week + 7am-11pm Saturday OR Sunday

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred

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!
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
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.