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If working within a community setting with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults (over the age of 22) where YOU can make a difference sounds like a rewarding career, then consider a career with Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.
Base pay $16.80/hr. Could reach as high as $19.65/hr with 7+ years experience and a bachelors degree
$1,000 Sign on Bonus!
Full-Time 3 day work week: Sunday & Monday 7am - 11pm, Tuesday 3-11pm
Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages!
As a DSP at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. You will assist in the planning and implementation of residential unit services for assigned clients. Responsible for the safety and security of all clients in assigned units. You will also provide therapeutic interventions as necessary.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Massachusetts, Avalon House, is located off the main campus inTempleton, MA and serves disabled adults to teach, coach and support them with daily living skills, coping skills and social skills while staying active and having fun.
You will add value by :
Maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program clients while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors.
Providing client documentation to include shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress notes.
Keywords: Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD, psychiatric services, inpatient, coaching, counseling, residential care, milieu, residential aide
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!
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid Drivers License
High School diploma or GED, required . 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 MAPS certified, or able to obtain upon hire
Diana Screening Assessment
Orientation: 2 weeks, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm in Rutland, MA
After orientation, this position will work from the group home in Leominster, MA, Sunday & Monday 7am - 11pm, Tuesday 3-11pm
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 Date4 days ago(1/17/2024 10:21 PM)
Requisition ID2024-35010
CategoryProgram Mgmt
Position TypeFull-Time
RemoteNo
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.
