Direct Support Professional - STARR Program

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 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 $23.57/hour.

This position is located in Paxton, MA.

Available schedules:
Sunday 8 am–10 pm, Monday–Wednesday 2 pm–10:30 pm.

$1,000 sign‑on bonus. Additional $250 bonus if MAP certified.

• 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.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily (ADL) Living Skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

• 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, 8 AM to 4 PM, in Rutland, MA.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & 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
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more
• Devereux's ASCEND career‑accelerator program including tuition assistance and loan repayment
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus and $250 MAP bonus

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening required. Equal Employment Opportunity.