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Job description
The Fall River Deaconess Home is a private, non-profit, community-based agency serving youth and their families with a comprehensive continuum of residential, educational, clinical, medical, and supportive services. Our agency provides services in a trauma-informed environment designed to create a therapeutic environment to enrich the lives of youth from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Job Profile

Are you looking to work a shorter work week and gain some extra day time hours for your personal endeavors? Then this job is for you! With these flexible overnight hours there is plenty of daytime to fulfill events in your personal schedule! The Awake Overnight reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and is a member of the agency team providing direction to the youth in our program.

The successful candidate will:

· Provide primary supervision to youth including bed checks, wake-up, and nighttime

· Attend mandatory trainings

· Utilize and implement behavior support techniques

· Model healthy boundaries and social skills within the program milieu

· Provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth

Schedule:

Ø 4 consecutive 10-hour shifts from 10:00pm – 8:00am

Ø Wednesday all-staff agency meeting from 8:15am – 10:00am

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency
Candidates must be 21 years of age or older
Valid Driver’s License
Proof of vehicle insurance
Pass all necessary background checks
Benefits

We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes:

Generous contributions to medical coverage, including deductible payments
Comprehensive dental insurance
Optional vision plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Life insurance
Tuition assistance after one year of employment
Employee support program
Annual health insurance gym membership/weight loss reimbursement
Discounted membership at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center
403b retirement plan with employer base contribution plus matching
Monthly staff appreciation recognition
The Fall River Deaconess Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Confirmation of employment at Deaconess Home is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks, including CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information), and DCF 51B Background Record Check (Child Abuse and Neglect).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 – $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Overnight shift

Registered Nurse

Fall River Deaconess Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our residential healthcare team. There are 2nd shift full-time and part-time hours available. Recent graduates are welcome! Full benefits included.

The Deaconess Home is a private, non-profit, community-based agency serving youth and their families. Deaconess provides educational, mental health, and health care services to youth and families. Deaconess offers a positive work environment where staff from all disciplines work together to provide high-quality care.

Job Profile
The RN reports directly to the Nurse Manager and is a member of the overall agency team providing direct services to youth and their families.

Schedule
Wednesday: 7am – 12pm
Thursday: 5pm – 10pm
Friday: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday: 5pm – 10pm
*includes on-call rotation*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Medication administration
• Triage of medical needs of the youth in the program
• Assistance with health record maintenance
• Direct resident supervision
• Utilize and implement behavior support techniques
• Reporting on youth quarterly progress towards health care goals
• Attending treatment planning and quarterly progress review meetings
• Scheduling and attending health care appointments
• Review immunization records, order and administer necessary immunization
• Health care education to youth
• Participate in intakes of youth to the program
• Monitor weight and nutrition needs status of youth

Qualifications
• Registered nursing degree or those currently in nursing school working toward a degree in nursing
• Good boundaries
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail, and the ability to work collegially with a wide variety of individuals inside and outside the program
• Proficient computer skills including word processing and excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass all necessary background checks

Benefits
We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Generous contributions to medical coverage, including deductible payments
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Optional vision plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance after one year of employment
• Employee support program
• Annual health insurance gym membership/weight loss reimbursement
• Discounted membership at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center
• 403b retirement plan with employer base contribution plus matching
• Monthly staff appreciation recognition

Fall River Deaconess Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Confirmation of employment at Deaconess Home is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks, including CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information), and DCF 51B Background Record Check (Child Abuse and Neglect).

Educational Specialist

The Fall River Deaconess Home is a private, non-profit, community-based agency serving youth and their families with a comprehensive continuum of residential, educational, clinical, medical, and supportive services. Our agency provides services in a trauma-informed environment designed to create a therapeutic environment to enrich the lives of youth from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Job Profile
The Educational Specialist is responsible for assisting residents in meeting their educational goals, providing tutoring and academic support, coordinating with education team, and fostering a positive learning environment. This role involves working closely with residents, the educational staff and the treatment team to ensure educational continuity and success.

The successful candidate will:
• Deliver classroom instruction to students based on teachers’ guidance and adhering to their Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s).
• Set and clearly communicate specific objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, ensuring effective implementation.
• Provide support across various content areas with confidence.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers about student progress, adding students in keeping up with coursework and reporting any concerns to the Special Education team.
• Effectively support classroom lessons through providing 1:1 or small group focused instruction.
• Support vocational and life skills instruction for students with functional needs.
• Provide trauma-informed behavioral support to students, utilizing de-escalation techniques, reinforcing positive behavior, and collaborating with educators and clinicians to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Provide classroom coverage and instructional support for teachers during absences, maintaining instructional continuity by following lesson plans, supporting student engagement, and managing classroom routines.
• Serve as the lead teacher for academic support classes, providing targeted instruction, organization support, and skill-building opportunities to help students in grade 6-12 meet their educational goals and classroom expectation.
• Foster a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with Education staff to create and implement educational workshops, activities, special events, and programs to enhance residents learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to integrate educational goals with therapeutic objectives
• Stay updated on educational best practices and incorporate them into the program.
• Maintain accurate records of residents’ academic progress, attendance, and achievements.
• Collect and document behavioral and academic data to support IEP progress monitoring, ensuring consistent tracking of student goals, informing team decisions, and contributing to quarterly and annual IEP reviews.
• Prepare reports and updates to the treatment team
• Ensure all documentation complies with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social work, or related degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an educational setting, preferable working with at-risk youth or in a residential treatment program.
• Strong Knowledge of educational practices and curriculum development
• Strong Knowledge of math and ELA intervention strategies
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in using educational technology and tools.
• Bilingual (Preferred)

Benefits
We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes:
• Generous contributions to medical coverage, including deductible payments
• Free comprehensive dental insurance
• Low-cost optional vision plans
• Free life insurance
• Tuition assistance after one year of employment
• Employee support program
• Annual health insurance gym membership/weight loss reimbursement
• Discounted membership at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center
• 403b retirement plan with employer base contribution plus matching
• Monthly staff appreciation recognition

Pay: $50,000 yearly

The Fall River Deaconess Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Confirmation of employment at Deaconess Home is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks, including CORI (Criminal Offenders Record Information), and DCF 51B Background Record Check (Child Abuse and Neglect).

Please call 508-674-4847 with any questions regarding employment.
Or you may email your resume to:
jobs@deaconesshome.org

Intern with Us!

Fall River Deaconess Home employs approximately one hundred thirty staff, offering a positive work environment where staff from all disciplines work together to provide high-quality care directly to youth and families.
Internship opportunities are available in a variety of fields such as Clinical, Nursing, Human Services, Education, and Non-Profit Management. Send a letter of intent and your resume to jobs@deaconesshome.org