If working in a community setting with boys and girls ages 9-16 years old with non-verbal, intellectual developmental disorders and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders sounds like a rewarding career then look no further!

Base pay $19.53/hour + additional compensation for higher education and/or years of experience in the field, up to $22.76.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2pm (40 hr/week) 

$1,000 Sign On Bonus!

With a ratio of 1 staff to 2 students during the day, 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. 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 improving 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. 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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Job Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Active driver’s license is required.
• 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.
• Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday,  8AM - 4PM
• Schedule:  Days (6a-2p, M-F)

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.