Direct Support - Hillside

Job Overview

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!

Pay starts at $20.50 per hour, with additional compensation for higher education and/or years of relevant experience up to $23.87 per hour. This position is located in Rutland, MA.

Sunday 7am-11pm, Monday & Tuesday 3pm-11pm.

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

• 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 kids' treatment plans.
• The opportunity to teach at‑risk youth valuable life skills.

• 192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
• 403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential 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, general well‑being, and more.
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
• Devereux’s custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program, covering 100% of tuition up to $15,000 for undergraduates and $25,000 for graduates, plus student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200 per year.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, founded in 1912. It provides services, insight, and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare, positively impacting 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 across the country, Devereux serves individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

At Devereux, servant leadership is embedded throughout our culture. Our mission‑driven, people‑first mindset guides our compassionate programming. We believe in an inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, or 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 90 days of employment.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse within the organization.

Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Care Professional, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD, Teacher’s Aide

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing on the first day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

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