Summer Residential Counselor

Devereux•Rutland, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is seeking Summer Residential Counselors, also referred to as Direct Support Professionals, to work with children and youth during their summer break. This role involves supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders in residential and community-based settings. The organization, Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is nationally recognized for helping individuals learn skills for independent living and making meaningful life choices. The position provides supportive settings in comfortable home environments, ensuring access to services appropriate to the individuals' developmental level, and cognitive, emotional, and social abilities. This job may also qualify for internship credit.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older. Exceptions may be considered for 20 years of age.
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.
Drug screening required.

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 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

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.
A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app).
Dental.
Prescription drug.
Preventative care.
Mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.