DIRECT CARE 2

Road To Responsibility, Inc.; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Best Place to Work

Health & dental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance & LTD

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

DailyPay

Tuition remission & discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Job summary

RTR in Pembroke, MA is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide direct support and skill-building in daily living activities. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and community participation, while ensuring a clean, safe home and accurate documentation.

The role requires English fluency, a valid driver’s license, and completion of mandated trainings including medication administration. You will contribute to team meetings and support new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least one year direct experience in human services.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI).
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and skill-building in daily living activities.
• Assist individuals with personal care needs such as hygiene, meals, dressing, and mobility.
• Support participation in community activities, appointments, and social events.
• Provide transportation as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment.
• Complete daily documentation and shift reports.
• Administer medications following established procedures.
• Implement behavioral support plans and trained safety interventions when needed.
• Support individuals with medical appointments and related documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development.
• Provide coaching and support to new staff as directed.

Skills

English fluency

Compassionate

Dependable

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet

Driver’s License

Job description

Join RTR and help individuals with developmental disabilities live safely, independently, and meaningfully in a residential setting. You’ll work closely with the Residential Manager and team to provide hands‑on support, skill-building, and daily care that improves quality of life.

Job Details: Job Location: Lydia Ford A - Pembroke, MA 02359, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, $2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Residential Support Specialist

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires
• RTR voted Best Place to Work
• Comprehensive health & dental insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Free life insurance & long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year
• DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
• Tuition remission & discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness support
• Exclusive Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct support and skill-building in daily living activities
• Assist individuals with personal care needs such as hygiene, meals, dressing, and mobility
• Support participation in community activities, appointments, and social events
• Provide transportation as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Complete daily documentation and shift reports
• Administer medications following established procedures
• Implement behavioral support plans and trained safety interventions when needed
• Support individuals with medical appointments and related documentation
• Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development
• Provide coaching and support to new staff as directed

What to Expect:

This is a highly active, hands‑on role that includes supporting individuals in both the home and community. Responsibilities may involve personal care, behavioral support, physical assistance, and maintaining a structured living environment, including household and occasional safety‑related tasks.

Who You Are:

Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented—someone who is comfortable with hands‑on support and committed to helping individuals build independence and stability.

Be part of a team where everyday support creates meaningful change—helping people build homes, routines, and lives they’re proud of.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or non-degreed persons with a minimum of one year direct experience in human services.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.