Direct Support Professional - Part-time

Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? Are you looking for a fulfilling part-time job? If you answered YES to either of these questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 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. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm. This position is located in Rutland, MA. 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. Benefits Accrued sick time. 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match. Blue Cross Health Insurance plans. Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options. Free Employee Assistance Program. Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more. Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program covering tuition and loan repayment. Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid driver's license required. High School diploma or GED required; 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. Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA. Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains procedures to reduce the risk of abuse in our organization. We cooperate with authorities fully. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr