Direct Support Professionals
Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Rutland
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and
adults? -Are you looking to return home at the end of the day
feeling fulfilled and accomplished?If you answered YES, then
consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Team!Being
a Direct Support Professional has its advantagesAs a Direct Support
Professional at Devereux, you'll work with other dedicated
professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in
need. We offer:
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and
human services fields.
- Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can
participate in the treatment planning process.
- Opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills and be
a positive role model.
- Flexible schedules that work with school and family
commitments.
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance
and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn
more at benefits.devereux.org).Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
- Massachusetts and Rhode Island's main campus is located in
Rutland, MA and provides educational services, residential and
group home services and adult services to the most vulnerable
members of our society in the areas of autism, intellectual and
developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child
welfare.As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist in daily
living activities, including emotional and behavior support &
management, health and hygiene management, cleaning, and
recreational activities for the individuals we serve. You will
actively mentor, coach, monitor, re-direct and support our
individuals and maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment
environment. You will also be responsible for accurate
documentation, including, but not limited to, shift reports,
incident reports and individual progress reports.What is Devereux
doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff
during the COVID-19 pandemic?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. We adhere to all mandates and
guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all
protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff. To learn
more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during
the pandemic, please visit .Devereux requires all individuals
interviewing for a position involving contact with children to
complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate's
understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and
children.
Keywords: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Worcester , Direct Support Professionals, Other , Rutland, Massachusetts
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