Adult Group Home Direct Support Pro

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Templeton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

192 PTO hours/year

403b retirement with employer match

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability

Employee Assistance Program

ASCEND career-accelerator program

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts in Templeton, MA seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to work in a 4-bed group home setting with adult males over 22 with IDD/ASD. The role focuses on coaching independence, relationship-building, and maintaining a safe home environment while supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, medications, paperwork, and transportation, plus facilitating recreational activities and pursuing residents' goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with IDD/ASD preferred.
• Must be MAPS certified or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation in Rutland, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM

Responsibilities

• Coaching and assisting in hygiene routines, chore completion, meal preparation, administration of medications, completion of required paperwork, planning and facilitating recreational activities, assisting with transportation and supporting individuals in working and achieving their goals.
• As a Direct Support Professional, you are a teacher - coaching and demonstrating skills to increase individual’s independence; relationship builder - developing positive connections with individuals, their friends, families, and DDS service coordinators; and an environmental manager - monitoring the safety and security of the home and community.

Skills

MAPS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree preferred (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education)

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts in Templeton, MA seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to work in a 4-bed group home setting with adult males over 22 with IDD/ASD. The role focuses on coaching independence, relationship-building, and maintaining a safe home environment while supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, medications, paperwork, and transportation, plus facilitating recreational activities and pursuing residents' goals.