Job detail
Public School Professional - Paxton
Devereux
OTHER
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Paxton, Massachusetts
Salary
$21 - $24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The direct support professional is responsible for the safety, security, and direct supervision of youth in a residential program. They provide therapeutic interventions, teach daily living skills, and document progress notes and incident reports.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or ged, and hold a valid driver's license. Previous experience working with youth with behavioral or psychological disorders is preferred, and map certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days.
high schoolbachelor degreeDocumentationMentoringOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsPatient careTeam collaborationCrisis interventionIncident reportingActivities of daily living assistanceSafety monitoringTherapeutic interventionsAutism spectrum disorder supportBehavioral healthcareDirect supervisionBehavioral reinforcement
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Sick leave
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Pet insurance
- Accident insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Employer retirement contribution
- 403b retirement account