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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.

The Fall River Deaconess Home is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our residential healthcare team. This is a part-time position that includes full benefits. Recent graduates are welcome!

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

Job Responsibilities
· 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
· 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 need status of youth
· Participate in the on-call rotation

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

Qualifications
· Licensed Practical Nursing license from board approved practical nursing program
· 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
· 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

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
Work Location: Fall River, MA 02720, In-Person

Pay: from $32.00 per hour

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 Fall River Deaconess Home is committed to both the youth and staff of our program. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a therapeutic environment and join our treatment team.

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services and is a member of the agency team, responsible for planning and delivering OT services to youth in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities
· Provide direct Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function.
· Setting individualized goals, assisting program staff to implement within the milieu and working with youth and family to transfer treatment in the home
· Provide direct OT treatments according to standards of practice, working with agency staff, youth and family regarding the progress of treatment planning goals
· Report on child’s progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms.
· Collaborate with the agency’s health services, clinical and milieu team, children, family, and other members of the youth’s treatment team to develop treatment plans goals and implement services.
· Attend Treatment and agency meetings

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

Qualifications
· Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
· Current licensing by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
· Registered with the State Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
· Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting
· 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: Part-Time
Work Location: Fall River, MA 02720, In-Person

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

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).

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 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 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

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