Habilitation Counselor

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! 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. Sign‑on bonus: $1,000. Additional $250 bonus if MAP certified. 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 Living (ADL) living skills. Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports. Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid driver’s license required. Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field required. Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred. 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. Benefits Full‑time benefits include but are not limited to: 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year 403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for an additional 2% match Free life insurance up to 2x annual salary Blue Cross health insurance plans Short and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and other insurance options Free employee assistance program for mental health, work‑life balance, and general wellbeing support Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more Devereux’s custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program offering tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other career‑support benefits Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr