Direct Support - WS
: Job Details :

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 $19.53/hour + additional compensation for higher education and/or years of experience in the field, up to $22.76.

3 overnight FT(front or back end), 1 overnight PT vacancy (overnight weekends)

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.

• Full-Time Benefits include (but are not limited to):
  • 192 PTO hours/year plus 64 sick hours/year
  • Blue Cross PPO & High Deductible Insurance plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, accident, identity theft, pet and more insurance options
  • Free Meals working in campus/group home settings
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Student Loan Repayment through SAVI: Full-time up to $5,200/yr, Part-time up to $2,600/yr
  • 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
  • Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
  • Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics & more

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active drivers 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 11pm - 9am

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 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.