Direct Support Professional

May Institute; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

403B with employer match

Paid training & certifications

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

May Institute, located in Massachusetts, seeks Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for its adult residential program. This year-round role helps adults 22+ with autism and developmental disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment to promote independence and growth.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, medications, transportation, and community outings, while collaborating with clinical teams. Benefits include health coverage, tuition support, and a 403B with employer match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience required.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to support adults with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
• Experience with adults or individuals with special needs preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, activities, and medication.
• Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, socialization, and skill-building.
• Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
• Partner with clinical, familial, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
• Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and program transitions.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Support adults

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult’s Residential Program

Year-Round!

Support. Empower. Transform.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults (ages 22+) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where adults can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.

Your Impact

• Support adults with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, activities, and medication.
• Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, socialization, and skill-building.
• Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
• Partner with clinical, familial, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
• Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and program transitions.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience required.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to support adults with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
• Experience with adults or individuals with special needs (preferred but not required).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $21.50/hour ($22.50/hour with MAP certification).
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
• Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
• Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.

*Benefits received dependent of number of hours consistently worked.

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• Burlington
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