Direct Support Professional

MassHire Lowell Career Center; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local career center in Chelmsford is seeking Residential Direct Care Staff to provide high-quality care services to adults with developmental disabilities. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and relevant experience in childcare or similar fields. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, scheduling medical appointments, administering medications, and ensuring nutritional support. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Plans

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have previous related experience in childcare or direct support.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and wellbeing of individuals served.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Schedule and accompany individuals to appointments.
• Administer medication according to guidelines.
• Provide nutritional support and education.

Skills

Ability to provide direct care

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Greater Lowell Area

Summary

Residential direct care staff are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of Individuals served.
• Help Individuals with any activities of daily living (ADLs), as applicable.
• Responsible for scheduling and accompanying individuals to doctor appointments / treatments, reporting, and recording doctor notes, orders, and suggestions.
• Accurately give medication (or support individuals who can self-medicate) in accordance with Agency, DDS, and DPH guidelines.
• Ensure Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the nutritional education.
• Support each Individuals existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous related experience in childcare / elder care / direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health / special education or other human services setting is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Employee Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• B Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Paid Time Off and Vacation Time