Description

If working in a community setting with boys and girls ages 6-13 years old with intellectual developmental disorders and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders sounds like a rewarding career then look no further!

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

Base pay $16.80/hr. Could reach as high as $19.65/hr with 7+ years experience and a bachelors degree

With a ratio of 1 staff to 2 students, we are able to offer specialized care to these young people with emphasis on teaching daily living and coping skills.

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 really closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community to build on 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 a 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.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides programs and services for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Located in Fitchburg, MA, this position is responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned and provides and ensures therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.

Keywords: Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, caregiver, dsp, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD, psychiatric services, inpatient, coaching, counseling, residential care, milieu, residential aide, human services, group home, monitor, mentor, mht, mental health technician, psychology, sociology, child welfare, social services, diploma, child care, behavioral technician, aba, rbt, mental health, autism , #sponsored

D evereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More: https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid

Full-Time Benefits include (but are not limited to):

• 24 personal days off/year

• 8 sick days/year

• Blue Cross Insurance & High Deductible plans available

• FSA or HSA

• Cigna Dental plans

• Davis Vision plans

• Pet Insurance plans

• Tuition Reimbursement Program between 75-100% coverage

• 3% automatic contribution to 403b retirement account (TIAA Financial) after a year of service & discretionary 2% match

• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary –

• Free Health Advocacy Services

• 5 free Carebridge counseling sessions

• 3-5 free wellness coaching sessions through NY Life

• $5,000 reimbursement for diagnosis and ABA services for Autism Spectrum Disorders

• $150 Gym membership reimbursement

• AT&T Mobile Discount

• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics & more!

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Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Active driver’s license is required.

• MHigh School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.

• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

• Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM.

• Post orientation, the shifts will be 3pm - 11pm

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (3/2/2023 1:31 PM)

Requisition ID 2023-29409

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.