Adult Services Direct Support; Templeton

Description

We are looking for caring and compassionate people who want to work in a 4‑bed group home setting with male adults (over the age of 22) with IDD/ASD.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 to $23.87 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Additional $250 bonus if MAP certified.

Available Schedules:

• Sunday 3 pm – 7 am
• Monday – Wednesday 11 pm – 7 am

Devereux Massachusetts is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In our adult community group home in Templeton, individuals learn the skills needed for independent living and are encouraged to make meaningful life choices.

• Coaching and assisting in hygiene routines, chore completion, meal preparation, and transportation.
• Administration of medications and completion of required paperwork.
• Planning and facilitating recreational activities.
• Supporting individuals in working toward their personal goals.
• Monitoring safety and security of the home and community.

• 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 2× annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
• Blue Cross health insurance plans
• Short and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and more insurance options
• Free employee assistance program for mental health, work‑life balance, and general well‑being
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more
• Devereux’s custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program – 100% tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergrad and $25,000 for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year.

• Accrued sick time
• 403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Blue Cross health insurance plans
• Short and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and more insurance options
• Free employee assistance program for mental health, work‑life balance, and general well‑being
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more
• Devereux’s custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program – 100% tuition covered, up to $7,500 annually for undergrad and $12,500 for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $2,600/year.

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or special education preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with IDD/ASD preferred.
• Must be MAPS certified or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to attend a 2‑week paid orientation in Rutland, which runs Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑4 PM.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. The organization fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.

Employment policies: 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. Employees are treated equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.