Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference in a child's life?

Are you looking for a rewarding position in human services?

Whitney Academy is a unique, Joint Commission accredited, residential treatment center, serving adolescent boys with cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses and behavior problems. Individuals in this position provide direct services and create a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs.

Whitney Academy offers many benefits to its employees such as ** : $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS ** , work stipends, free gym membership, paid time off, and annual increases! We are currently accepting applications for our intensive treatment programs located in Dighton, Assonet and Freetown, Massachusetts.

Direct Care Staff _ ** 3rd Shift (10:30-9:00am)**

Responsibilities:

• Make a difference in a Child's Life
• Function as a Healthy Role-Model
• Participation in Student Therapy Groups
• Participation in Recreational Activities
• Promote Appropriate Social Interactions
• Mentor Adolescents with their Life Skills Development
• Assistance in Community Integration
• Behavior Management
• Model Elements of a Healthful Living
• 1 to 4 Staff to Student Ratios on 3rd Shift

** Requirements: **

• Communicates well in both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid Driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university - preferred but not necessary (specific experience when applicable may be substituted)
• RMV and background CORI checks are required

** Benefits: **

• ** $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!**
• ** Salary UP TO $50,544.00; ** commensurate with degree and experience in a related field
• Quarterly bonuses & Work stipends
• Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment
• Free Gym Membership
• Fully Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (Single Plan)
• Annual Merit Increases
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 403b
• Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• ** $2,100.00 REFERRAL BONUS!**

Interested parties please Call, Email or Mail resumes to:

The Whitney Academy, Inc.

Attn: Recruitment

P.O. Box 619

East Freetown, MA 02717

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Whitney Academy Inc., is a unique, Joint Commission Accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent boys, ages 10 to 22 who present with a wide spectrum of behavioral problems. Behavioral problems ranging from cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses, and trauma reactive.

Company Description

Whitney Academy Inc., is a unique, Joint Commission Accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent boys, ages 10 to 22 who present with a wide spectrum of behavioral problems. Behavioral problems ranging from cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses, and trauma reactive.