Direct Service Specialist - Chelsea

Chelsea - Adult Services; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Great benefits

Massachusetts State Retirement System

Job summary

Shore Educational Collaborative Chelsea - Adult Services hires a Direct Service Specialist to support adults with developmental disabilities in Chelsea, MA. You will guide individuals to engage in activities that build life, social, community, and therapeutic skills while maintaining a caring, safe environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable, team-oriented, and energetic, with a willingness to learn Shore's behavioral safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be dependable and capable of committing to meaningful work.
• Able to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in day services.

Responsibilities

• Directly work with adults with developmental disabilities in day services.
• Help participants participate in activities to build life, social, community and therapeutic skills.
• Assist with dining and personal care as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

People-oriented

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shore Educational Collaborative Chelsea - Adult Services - Chelsea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Direct Service Specialist - Chelsea

Shore Educational Collaborative Chelsea - Adult Services - Chelsea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5301577

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Direct Service Specialist positions available in Shore's Adult Services Programin Chelsea. You will directly work with a warm, interesting, and fun-loving group of individuals with developmental disabilities in an active day services setting. You'll lead and help individuals to participate in activities that center around building life, social, community, and therapeutic skills that meet their personal goals. Individuals have a broad range of abilities and some need staff assistance for dining and personal care activities, others for developing coping and self-expression strategies. Our programs operate during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, withno on-call, night , or weekend obligations. If you're just out of school or have never worked in human services , this rewarding job may be the first step in your new career. If you're an experienced human service professional, you may find the change, challenge , and teamwork you've been looking for at Shore. We provide plenty of training that will build your skills and confidence , alongside co-workers who are available to assist. Ideal candidates are dependable , like working with people, and have the energy to commit to a meaningful job. High school diploma or equivalent required.Driver's license preferred. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to assist people with physical disabilities in daily living activities and to participate in the training and implementation, if necessary, of behavior support interventions. This position pays$20 to $23, based on experience, and includes paid time off, great benefits, and participation in the Massachusetts State Retirement System's pension plan.

All adult program staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20 to $23 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Life Skills
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Contact Information

• Joanne Semenza
• 201 Crescent Avenue
• Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]