What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Whitney Academy Inc.?
Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference in a child's life?
Are you looking for a rewarding position in human services?
Whitney Academy is a unique, Joint Commission accredited, residential treatment center, serving adolescent boys with cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses and behavior problems. Individuals in this position provide direct services and create a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs.
Whitney Academy offers many benefits to its employees such as: $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS, work stipends, free gym membership, paid time off, and annual increases! We are currently accepting applications for our intensive treatment programs located in Dighton, Assonet and Freetown, Massachusetts.
Direct Care Staff _2nd Shift (Full Time)
Responsibilities:
- Make a difference in a Child's Life
- Function as a Healthy Role-Model
- Participation in Student Therapy Groups
- Participation in Recreational Activities
- Promote Appropriate Social Interactions
- Mentor Adolescents with their Life Skills Development
- Assistance in Community Integration
- Behavior Management
- Model Elements of a Healthful Living
- 1 to 2 Staff to Student Ratios on 2nd Shift
Requirements:
- Communicates well in both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Candidates must posses a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid Driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university - preferred but not necessary (specific experience when applicable may be substituted)
- RMV and background CORI checks are required
Benefits:
- $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!
- Salary UP TO $50,544.00; commensurate with degree and experience in a related field
- Quarterly bonuses & Work stipends
- Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment
- Free Gym Membership
- Fully Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (Single Plan)
- Annual Merit Increases
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- 403b
- Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- $2,100.00 REFERRAL BONUS!
Interested parties please Call, Email or Mail resumes to:
Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329
The Whitney Academy, Inc.
Attn: Recruitment
P.O. Box 619
East Freetown, MA 02717
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.30 - $24.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,544