Per Diem Direct Support Professional

Location: Rutland

** Description*
* ** _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 range for this position is $21.12 to $24.58 per hour depending on experience and education.*
* This position is located in Rutland, MA.

** Devereux Massachusetts
** serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a Direct Support/Care Professional, you will:

+ 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 (ADL) Living Skills.

+ Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

** Being a Direct Care Professional at Devereux has its advantages!*
* You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as:

+ A fun, fast paced, and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.

+ Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you!

+ The ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans.

+ The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.

** Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts:*
* ** Qualifications*
* + Must be 21 years of age or older

+ Active driver's license is required.

+ High School diploma or GED. 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.

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** Must be MAP certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment if going to a Group Home setting*
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** Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM for external candidates.*
* _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._

** Company Overview*
* ** Company Overview*
* Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

** Our Mission:
** Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

** Our Culture, Our Expectations*
* At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and…