Community-Based Direct Support Specialist

Tempus Unlimited, Inc.; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Community‑Based Direct Support Professional to empower adults with disabilities in program and community settings. This role emphasizes independence, teaching ADL/ILS, and promoting full community membership.

You will implement ISP goals, assist with mobility, transportation, and medication dispensing, and collaborate with families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain person-centered supports with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Human Services preferred.
• Obtains and maintains the necessary MAP Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Obtains and maintains required CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered instruction, support, and supervision.
• Assist with ADLs and IADLS to promote independence.
• Support community participation and transportation as assigned.
• Dispense medications as needed and ensure safe health care practices.
• Complete shift notes, documentation, and communicate with families and clinicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support ISP goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism and dependability in all duties.
• Assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Attention to details

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Communication

Confidentiality

Punctual and dependable

Familiarity with office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MAP Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

State and agency-mandated training

Job description

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Community‑Based Direct Support Professional to empower adults with disabilities in program and community settings. This role emphasizes independence, teaching ADL/ILS, and promoting full community membership.

You will implement ISP goals, assist with mobility, transportation, and medication dispensing, and collaborate with families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain person-centered supports with dignity and respect.