Direct Support Professional

North Suffolk Community Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Training Program

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide high-quality care in residential homes for adults with developmental disabilities. We welcome both entry-level and experienced applicants for full- and part-time roles across multiple MA locations, including Waltham.

You will support daily living activities, help with personalized plans, and maintain safe staff-to-client ratios while fostering independence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Zero to six years related experience in direct support or human services.
• Valid MA driver's license; MAP certification and CPR/First Aid training within five months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance for residents during skills building
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, money management, doctor’s appointments and personal hygiene
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times
• Develop and promote a supportive relationship with the residents
• Support each resident's existing relationships and help expand their network

Skills

Driver's license

MAP certification

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professionals are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Direct Support Professionals in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Full and part time positions available in Burlington, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

$2.00 / hour differential for high intensity programs

What You’ll Do

• Offer guidance for residents during skills building
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, money management, doctor’s appointments and assisting with personal hygiene
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all time
• Develop and promote a supportive relationship with the residents
• Support each Individuals existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends and acquaintances.

What You’ll Need

• Education:
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in any related field preferred.
• Experience:
• Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.
• Skills:
• Must have valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
• Must be or able to become MAP certified
• CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities