Direct Care Professional (Rutland, MA) - Full-time

Do you find working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder rewarding and fulfilling?

If you answered yes then the opportunity on our South Wing is for you!

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

This program is a 16 bed residential unit located on the main campus of Devereux in Rutland, MA. You would be working with a male population ages 15-21 years old. The program is operated with a staff to student ratio of 1:3.

The emphasis of programming on our South Wing is to teach, coach and support our students to learn daily living skills, coping skills and social skills while staying active and having fun!

Being a Residential Counselor at Devereux has its Advantages.
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. As a Residential Counselor, 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 really closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community to build on their strengths and truly make a contribution to an improvement in their lives as well as:

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

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides programs and services for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, complex mental health and behavioral health disorders. Located in Rutland, MA, this position is responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned and provides and ensures therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.

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Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More: .

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!