Devereux

<h2>Description</h2>
Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives?
Are you looking for a fulfilling career?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Massachusetts team!
The pay range for this position is $22.19 to $25.79 houtly depending on education and experience.
This position is located in Rutland, MA.
&nbsp;Available schedules for this position are Sunday 7am-11pm-Wedesday- Friday 3pm-11pm or Wednesday- Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm .
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified
For many years, Devereux Massachusetts&nbsp;has primarily served students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders in residential and group home settings. Devereux’s new Medically Complex Program is designed to serve youth with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care, and are therefore not able to safely reside in a home setting. Many youth in this program, although they have many strengths and abilities, do present with sensory impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, physical impairments, self-care skill deficits, or conditions that require use of medical equipment. We use an interdisciplinary team approach to meet the unique needs of each youth and we provide them with enriching, fun, and diverse opportunities to grow and learn. Our goal is to help each child in our care reach their full potential.
As the Direct Support Professional, you will:
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<li>Be passionate about working with and helping youth with complex medical needs.</li>
<li>Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.</li>
<li>Assist youth with ADLs such as room cleaning, chores, laundry, personal hygiene.</li>
<li>When required, assist youth with personal care skills such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.</li>
<li>Take and record vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and provide wound care.</li>
<li>Provide student transportation to/from medical appointments.</li>
<li>Assist youth with transferring, walking, and using mobility aids like wheelchairs or walkers</li>
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Working 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.
Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts:
Full-time benefits include but are not limited to:
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<li>192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year</li>
<li>403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match</li>
<li>Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary</li>
<li>Blue Cross Health Insurance plans</li>
<li>Short &amp; Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options</li>
<li>Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more</li>
<li>Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more</li>
<li>Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!</li>
<li>Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux</li>
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<h2>Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Must be 21 years of age or older.</li>
<li>Must have a valid drivers license.</li>
<li>High School Diploma or GED equivalent required</li>
<li>Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with medical, psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or autism spectrum disorder</li>
<li>Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.</li>
<li>Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.</li>
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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.
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<h2>Company Overview</h2>
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 high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
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<li>Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
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<li>Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
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<li>Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
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<li>Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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Visit <a href="http://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mydevereuxbenefits.org</a> to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Direct Support Professional - (Medically Complex Residential Program)

Direct Support Professional - (Medically Complex Residential Program)

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