On-Call Direct Support Professional - Fitchburg
Description:
If working within a community setting with boys and girls ages 6-13 years old serving youth with intellectual developmental disorders and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders sounds like a rewarding career then look no further!
With a ratio of 1 staff to 2 students, we are able to offer specialized care to these young people with emphasis on teaching daily living and coping skills.
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.
As a Direct Care Professional, 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 has locations in Rutland, Fitchburg, Paxton, Webster, Leominster and Tenpleton, MA and serves students with complex mental health and behavioral challenges. This opportunity is located in Fitchburg and the 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.
Keywords: Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Care Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician, ASD
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Active driver’s license is required.
- Must become MAP (Medical Administration Program) certified with 90 days of hire. Training is provided.
Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.
Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.