Direct Support Day Program - Interviewing on-site 10/21, 11am-1pm

The Price Center; Newton Upper Falls (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

403(b) with Company Match

Scholarship Program

Job summary

The Price Center in Newton Upper Falls, MA, is hosting a Day Programs hiring blitz event and conducting on-site interviews. As a Direct Support Specialist, you will provide hands-on support, lead activities, and help participants develop daily living, social, and communication skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and CORI background check. MAP certification is preferred and First Aid is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school degree or GED.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• MAP Certification (preferred) and First Aid certifications (required).
• CORI background check requirements must be met.
• 21 years or older with valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to adults in specialized programs and community activities.
• Help participants build independence, communication, social, vocational, and daily living skills.
• Lead or assist with group activities, community outings, and skill-building lessons.
• Follow individual support plans and document progress.
• Promote safety, dignity, choice, and inclusion for every participant.

Job description

We have openings in our Day Programs!

Hiring Blitz Event -

Wednesday, October 21st - 11:00am until 1:00pm

The Price Center will be conducting on-site, in-person interviews!

Located at 27 Christina St., Newton - 10/21/2026, 11am-1pm

Monday thru Friday schedules - no weekends!

The Price Center is a dynamic and supportive community that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughour communityday programs, community living programs, employer services programs, and more. We provide a nurturing environment where our participants can thrive and achieve theirfullestpotential.

As a Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide hands-on support, lead engaging activities, and help participants develop daily living, social, communication, vocational, and community skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who is patient, dependable, and passionate about helping others succeed.

What You’ll Do:

• Support adults inspecialized supportand community-based activities.

• Help participants build independence, communication, social, vocational, and daily living skills.

• Lead or assist with group activities, community outings, and skill-building lessons.

• Follow individual support plans and document progress.

• Promote safety, dignity, choice, and inclusion for every participant.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of high school degree or GED.

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a willingness to use an agency vehicle during employment.

• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements
• MAP Certification (preferred) and First Aid certifications (required)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with strong employer contribution.

• Health Savings Account (HSA). Eligible employees may contribute pre-tax dollars via payroll deduction to cover qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses, with employer contributions.

• Generous paid time off and separate paid sick days to support employee health and recovery.

• Employer-paid life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

• Company scholarship program and tuition remission programs

New Hire Bonus:

• $2,500 bonus for full-time MAP Certified hires.
  • $2000 for full-time without MAP Certification

• $1,000 bonus for part-time hires.

Paid in two installments at 3 and 6 months. Terms and conditions apply.