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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.

This position allows you to provide meaningful care for youth in a residential setting while being part of an agency that values their employees. We reward employees with excellent benefits, including full coverage of dental and life insurance, generous medical coverage contribution, paid time off, 403(b) employee match, and tuition reimbursement after one year.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide supervision, daily support, and recreational activities for youth in a trauma-informed residential setting
· Assist with daily living skills, behavior support, and community integration
· Complete service notes, attend trainings, and model healthy boundaries and social skills
· Provide a safe, nurturing environment for youth

Schedule
· 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).

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 – $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
Overnight shift

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. With offices in New Bedford and Fall River, the Support & Stabilization component of the program provides services within the communities of the Southeast Region of Massachusetts.

Summary
The Fall River Deaconess Home is committed to both the youth and families within our communities. We are currently seeking a Clinician to work in a supportive environment and join our treatment team in providing quality and comprehensive services to youth and families in their homes, schools and communities. This is a full time, 40 hours a week position.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide clinical consulting and training as needed to the Support & Stabilization team
· Conduct in-home individual and family therapy
· Provides direct clinical assessment, psycho-therapeutic treatment, and crisis intervention to clients and their families
· Complete case documentation and other administrative responsibilities to meet agency and licensing standards
· Collaborate with the team and external service providers to coordinate effective client services
· Participate in scheduled multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and utilization reviews
· Facilitate clinical groups
· Assist with developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the team
· Conducts assessments to include but not limited to CANS, CBT, Virtual Gateway, Trauma-Informed Care of psychiatric history and comprehensive assessment and safety planning for all risk issues.
· Responsible for entering information into Virtual Gateway
· Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a culturally diverse patient population

Qualifications
· Master’s level education in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or a related field (required)
· Valid Driver’s License
· Vehicle & proof of vehicle insurance
· Pass all necessary background checks

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In-Person

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).

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.

Summary
The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a specific community-based program site, including staffing and implementation of therapeutic programming that is structured. In doing this, the Program Manager ensures that site services are coordinated with other Deaconess program components, while maintaining the flexibility to be responsive to the individual needs of program residents. The Program Manger works collaboratively with youth, identified family, and treatment team members to create partnerships with community-based services that will support transition to a less restrictive program or stable living arrangement in the community. Further, this individual is responsible for providing a safe, homelike, healthy, clean, well-maintained program site. For all services, a healthy social network, resident safety, well-being, and permanency is emphasized.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide primary support and supervision to youth
· Responsible for balancing program petty cash and youth allowances
· Provide support, supervision, and guidance for staff
· Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
· Will perform daily responsibilities within the milieus alongside supervisors and Direct Care Staff
· Responsible for delegating programmatic responsibilities to Direct Care Staff
· Completing and responsible for ensuring all necessary paperwork
· Organize, facilitate, and participate in recreational, life, and social skills activities with youth
· Attend mandatory trainings
· Utilize and implement behavior support techniques
· Model healthy boundaries and social skills within the program milieu for youth and staff
· Provide a safe and nurturing living and working environment for youth and employees

Schedule: Five consecutive days, 2nd Shift

Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· 5 years of experience in Social Service or 2 years supervisory experience in related field
· Candidates must be 21 years of age or older
· Valid Driver’s License
· Proof of vehicle insurance
· Pass all necessary background checks

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In-Person

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).

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

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.

This position allows you to provide meaningful care for youth in a residential setting while being part of an agency that values their employees. We reward employees with excellent benefits, including full coverage of dental and life insurance, generous medical coverage contribution, paid time off, 403(b) employee match, and tuition reimbursement after one year.

Job Responsibilities
· Monitors and documents residents’ sleep schedules and individual needs
· Support residents in daily living activities and personal care
· Administer medication if MAP certified.
· Maintains program routines and documentation
· Completes weekly schedule of both routine and non-routine activities
· Attends meetings and trainings
· Collaborate with treatment team
· Accompanies residents in the community
· Routinely provides timely information to Direct Care supervisory staff
· Understands and implements the agency’s behavior support system philosophy and process including physical management
· Performs additional duties as assigned

Schedule
· 4 consecutive 10-hour shifts from 10:00pm – 8:00am
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
· 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
· Mature, assertive, and organized
· Ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues, respecting diversity and confidentiality
· MAP certification preferred.
· 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).

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:
Overnight shift

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.

The Educational Case Manager is a multi-disciplinary team member providing therapeutic, life, vocational, and social services to the youth in the Fall River Deaconess Homes residential program and their perspective families. This position plays a critical role in promoting academic success by serving as the primary liaison between the residential team and each student’s external school and district team, ensuring holistic and coordinated educational support.

Job Responsibilities
· Serve as the trauma-informed educational liaison for assigned residents enrolled in public and private community-based school programs.
· Build and maintain collaborative, respectful relationships with school personnel, district representatives and external service providers to ensure consistency in academic and behavioral support.
· Participates in IEP meetings, school team meetings, and transition planning sessions, representing the residents’ therapeutic and educational needs form a whole-child perspective.
· Actively advocate for the implementation of appropriate accommodation, supports, and placement decisions that reflect a student’s trauma history and social-emotional profile.
· Maintain open communication with students’ residential, clinical, and medical teams to align educational planning with treatment goals and safety planning.
· Monitor records including academic progress, behavioral incidents, and attendance.
· Support students in developing self-advocacy skills, resilience and agency in their education journey.
· Ensure timely documentation and compliance with special education regulations and maintain accurate confidential records.
· Travel to community schools and off-site meetings to prove direct advocacy and representation.
· Provide case management services to increase skills related to independent living, community integration, success in a school setting, employment, recreation, and housing.
· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist youth, families, and program staff in achieving individualized treatment goals.
· Assist youth and families in obtaining resources to improve family functioning within their community.
· Co -facilitate specialized clinical groups with clinical staff
· Work closely and collaboratively with program managers and youth’s clinician to promote effective communication and continuity of care
· Complete required documentation, including Youth Readiness and other Life Skills Assessments
· Implement PAYA and Transitional Aged Curriculum
· Perform duties in the program milieu related to the needs of the youth i.e., vocational, recreational, psych-educational and life skills activities.
· Provide transportation, when necessary
· Participates in on-call rotation to support youth and programmatic needs.
· Attends and participates in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and workshops to promote professional development.
· Works collaboratively to complete progress updates for youth on their caseload. Including life-skills and vocational training via Virtual Gateway.
· Performs additional duties as assigned.

Schedule
· Monday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Qualifications
· Bachelor’s level degree in Education, Social Work or related field (required)
· Experience in social Service field (preferred)
· Strong knowledge of IEP processes, special education law (IDEA, Section 504), and educational advocacy.
· Experience working with youth in therapeutic, residential, or out-of-district educational settings.
· Demonstrates an understating of trauma-informed care principles and how trauma affects learning, behavior and relationships.
· Skilled in collaborative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and building rapport with youth and adults alike.
· Positive disposition and team-player mentality
· Well-developed writing skills
· Flexible approach to case management
· Must have excellent engagement, communication, documentation and organizational skills.
· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local schools and districts.

Performance Expectations
– Works in a reliable, courteous, and dependable manner
– Maintains professional boundaries in the workplace which includes refraining from sharing personal information with Service Recipients.
– Respects agency standards and structure, yet is adaptable and open to new ideas
– Responds to changing conditions with insight and flexibility
– Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships; problem solves as part of a team
– Adept at listening; works to genuinely understand what is being communicated
– Offers and accepts feedback; demonstrates a commitment to learning and improvement
– Communicates thoughtfully, accurately, clearly, and concisely
– Respects and protects confidentiality of information
– Acknowledges and respects individuality, sexual orientation, and cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity

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).

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000 per year

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide academic support:
– 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.
· Program Development:
– 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.
· Documentation and Reporting:
– 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

Schedule
· 4 consecutive 10-hour shifts from 10:00pm – 8:00am
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
· Wednesday all-staff agency meeting from 8:15am – 10:00am

Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related degree
· Minimum of 2 years experience in an educational setting, preferably working with at-risk youth or in a residential treatment program
· Strong knowledge of educational practice, curriculum development, and math and ELA intervention strategies
· Ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Proficiency in using educational technology and tools
· Bilingual (preferred)
· Valid Driver’s License
· Proof of vehicle insurance
· Pass all necessary background checks

Performance Expectations
– Works in a reliable, courteous, and dependable manner
– Maintains professional boundaries in the workplace which includes refraining from sharing personal information with Service Recipients.
– Respects agency standards and structure, yet is adaptable and open to new ideas
– Responds to changing conditions with insight and flexibility
– Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships; problem solves as part of a team
– Adept at listening; works to genuinely understand what is being communicated
– Offers and accepts feedback; demonstrates a commitment to learning and improvement
– Communicates thoughtfully, accurately, clearly, and concisely
– Respects and protects confidentiality of information
– Acknowledges and respects individuality, sexual orientation, and cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity

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).

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000 per year

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.

The Case Manager reports directly to the Assistant Clinical Director and is a member of the clinical and milieu team providing therapeutic, life, vocational, and social services to the youth in the Fall River Deaconess Homes residential program and their perspective families. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide case management services to increase skills related to independent living, community integration, success in a school setting, employment, recreation, and housing
· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist youth, families, and program staff in achieving individualized treatment goals
· Assist youth and families in obtaining resources to improve family functioning within their community
· Co-facilitate specialized clinical groups with clinical staff
· Work closely and collaboratively with program managers and youth’s clinician to promote effective communication and continuity of care
· Complete required documentation
· Performs duties in the program milieu related to the needs of the youth
· Provide transportation, when necessary
· Participates in on-call rotation to support youth and programmatic needs
· Performs additional duties as assigned
· Attends and participates in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and workshops to promote professional development
· Works collaboratively to complete progress updates for youth on their caseload, including life-skills and vocational training via Virtual Gateway

Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday with a rotating on-call requirement and alternating holidays
· Tuesday: 9:30am-5:30pm
· Wednesday: 9am-5pm
· Thursday: 12pm-8pm
· Friday: 12pm-8pm
· Saturday: 9am-5pm

Qualifications
· Bachelor’s level degree in social work or related field (required)
· Experience in social service field (preferred)
· Positive disposition and team-player mentality
· Well-developed writing skills
· Flexible approach to case management
· Must have excellent engagement, communication, and organizational skills

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).

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$52,000 per year

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.

The tutor will work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher to support students across all content areas. The tutor should have knowledge of math curriculum through Algebra II, basic knowledge of a range of science domains, and strong ELA foundational skills. The work hours are approximately 3 PM – 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday working in a 1:1 or small group setting. Tutors support students in work completion and content mastery. Tutors do not create lesson plans, but rather assist in providing additional support for teacher supplied assignments.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide one-to-one support to students in their math & science courses
· Be comfortable providing some support in various content areas
· Assist teacher in oversight of day-to-day activities in classroom
· Communicate with teacher about student progress to assist student in staying current on all coursework and relaying any concerns to Special Education teacher
· Be able to give instruction on new material
· Assist in preparation for any advanced placement tests
· Support the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive environment
· Follow all behavior support protocols in place

Schedule
· 4 days per week: Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Qualifications
· Minimum 1 year’s education at an accredited college or university
· Experience in a tutoring, teaching, or teacher aide position; experience with curriculum development and/or implementation
· Experience in a teaching situation with a seasoned teacher as role model or coach
· Experience with adolescents is preferred
· Proven ability to develop a positive rapport with students
· Excellent, proven, oral and written communication skills
· Ability to set limits
· Ability to understand, support, communicate with, and work with clients and their families.
· Ability to work collegially with a wide variety of individuals inside and outside the organization

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

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $25.00 per hour