Direct Support Professional (Bridgewater, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage and Meal Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our team in Bridgewater, MA. This part-time role involves supporting individuals by helping them achieve personal goals, enhancing community integration, and promoting their overall well-being.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, preferably with experience in direct care. Benefits include accrued sick time, flexible work schedules, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; human services training is a plus.
• Previous experience in direct care or a related field preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support individual needs and goals.
• Promote participation in community activities.
• Assist with daily living activities and service plan goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Community engagement experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education in human services

Job description

Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Direct Support Professional. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in providing high‑quality supports to individuals, fostering community engagement, and promoting their overall well‑being.

About Us

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community‑based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home‑setting. Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, minds and homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values‑based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Benefits

• Accrued Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage and Meal Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules

Direct Support Professional (Part‑time Non‑exempt, 15 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Support
  • Develop an understanding of each person supported, their unique strengths, needs, goals, and desires.
  • Assist individuals in articulating and achieving their needs, goals, and desires.
• Community Integration
  • Work as a member of a team to support individuals in developing a full community‑based daytime life, including skills and experiences associated with it.
  • Promote and support community engagement and participation.
• Positive Image and Relationships
  • Support and exert personal initiative to ensure that each person presents a positive image of themselves and the program.
  • Assist individuals in developing long‑lasting and meaningful relationships with family, friends, community members, and co‑workers.
• Community Activities
  • Assist individuals in participating in community activities, including group membership, volunteer commitments, educational opportunities, leisure, and social pursuits.
• Individual Service Plan (ISP)
  • Complete Individual Service Plan goals and activities.
  • Monitor and provide assistance (direct care) with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, and Care Managers.
  • Regularly monitor Nonotuck email inbox and receive information via email.
• Flexibility and Ongoing Education
  • Perform any and all duties deemed essential to support the agency, office, team, or people we support.
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the home(s) of people served.
  • Availability to work weekends, with the schedule determined by the person served.
  • Participate in ongoing educational information and trainings on health, aging, and specific member needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (additional education and training in human services is a plus).
• Previous experience in direct care or related field is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting independence and community inclusion.
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their availability to live safely in the community) preferred.
• Background check required.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).

Affirmative Action / EEO Policy

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.