Habilitation Counselor
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 team! This position is located in Rutland, MA. There are multiple schedules available for this position. 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.
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 6 months of employment if going to a Group Home setting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
- Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified
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
- 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
- other benefits!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
