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\nBase pay $19.53/hour + additional compensation for higher education and/or years of experience in the field, up to$22.76.
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\n**$1,000 Sign on Bonus**
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\n**Evening Shift: Sunday 7am-11pm (double), Monday - Wednesday 3pm - 11pm**
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\n**Must be MAP Certified (Extra $250 bonus)**
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\n**We are looking for caring and compassionate people who want to work in a 4-bed male group home setting with adults (over the age of 22) with individuals recieving treament for Autism Specrtum Diagnosis in the Sterling area.**
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\nIn our community group home in Sterling individuals learn the skills needed for independent living and are encouraged to make meaningful life choices. Our goal is to support individuals to access the services they need, build community connections and to achieve the best quality of life possible.
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\nAs a Direct Support Professional, you are a teacher - coaching and demonstrating skills to increase individual's independence, relationship builder - developing positive connections with individuals, their friends and families and their DDS service coordinators and an environmental manager - monitoring the safety and security of the home and community.
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\nResponsibilities may include coaching and assisting in hygiene routines, chore completion, meal preparation, administration of medications, completion of required paperwork, planning and facilitating recreational activities, assisting with transportation and supporting individuals in working and achieving their goals.
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\n+ **Full-Time Benefits include (but are not limited to):**
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\n+ 192 PTO hours/year plus 64 sick hours/year
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\n+ Blue Cross PPO & High Deductible Insurance plans
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\n+ Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, accident, identity theft, pet and more insurance options
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\n+ Free Meals working in campus/group home settings
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\n+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
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\n+ Student Loan Repayment through SAVI: Full-time up to $5,200/yr, Part-time up to $2,600/yr
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\n+ 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
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\n+ Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
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\n+ Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
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\n+ Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics & more
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\n**Qualifications**
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\n**Job Qualifications:**
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\n+ Must be 21 years of age or older
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\n+ Active driver's license is required.
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\n+ High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.
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\n+ 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.
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\n+ **Must be MAPS certified**
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\n**Schedule:**
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\n**Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation in Rutland, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM**
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\nSchedule proceeding orientation: Sunday 7am-11pm, Monday-Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
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\nDevereux 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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\n**Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(9/18/2024 10:05 AM)_
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\n**_Requisition ID_** _2024-39736_
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\n**_Category_** _Direct Care_
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\n**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_
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\n**_Remote_** _No_
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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Sterling, MA 01564 • Posted 6 days ago
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As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, you will work in a 4-bed male group home setting with adults over the age of 22, focusing on individuals receiving treatment for Autism Spectrum Diagnosis in the Sterling area. The role involves teaching skills for independent living, developing positive connections, monitoring home and community safety, and supporting individuals in various aspects of their lives, including hygiene, chores, meal preparation, medication administration, and recreational activities.
About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a leading non-profit organization in the United States that provides a wide range of behavioral healthcare services to individuals with emotional, developmental, and educational challenges. They offer residential treatment facilities, educational programs, community-based services, vocational training, and foster care services, with specialized programs for autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral health needs. With a strong presence both nationally and globally, Devereux National is known for its quality care and innovative treatment programs.
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