Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Groden Center
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Job summary
Halcyon Residential is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Dighton, MA to provide hands-on, person-centered support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Roles include evening and weekend shifts with a $1,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time).
You will join a compassionate team focused on client choice and quality of life. The position offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive work
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years preferred.
- Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Ability to intervene with clients using behavioral strategies including physical restraint, lifting, and transportation.
- Basic computer skills and professional, respectful communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on, person-centered care in a residential group home setting.
- Support up to six male residents with a team including a Residential Manager.
- Assist with daily activities, house cleaning, toileting/showering, job coaching and role modeling.
- Maintain proper documentation with clear communication to families and staff.
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Job description
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Williams Street Full Time Dighton, MA, US
Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly
Openings:
- Tuesday & Thursday; 2:00PM-10:00PM
- Saturday & Sunday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM & 4:00PM- 12:00AM
**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)
Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Halcyon Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Halcyon Residential family!
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents. DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support up to six male residents in the home.
- Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
- Vision Insurance with VSP
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- 401K with Company Match
- Free Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- AFLAC
- Low staffing ratios
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement
Education, Experience and Skills Needed:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
- Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
- Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
- Basic computer skills
- Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
- Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
- General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
- Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
- Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
- CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
- Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
- Medication Administration Training (We provide training)
- Extensive new employee orientation
- Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
- Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
- Behavior Management training
- Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
- Growth opportunities!
Openings:
- Tuesday & Thursday; 2:00PM-10:00PM
- Saturday & Sunday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM & 4:00PM- 12:00AM
**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)
Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Halcyon Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Halcyon Residential family!
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents. DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support up to six male residents in the home.
Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package for Full-Time!!
- Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
- Vision Insurance with VSP
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- 401K with Company Match
- Free Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- AFLAC
- Low staffing ratios
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement
Education, Experience and Skills Needed:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
- High School diploma
- Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
- Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
- Basic computer skills
- Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
- Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
- General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
- Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
- Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
- CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
- Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
- Medication Administration Training (We provide training)
Advancement Opportunities:
- Extensive new employee orientation
- Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
- Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
- Behavior Management training
- Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
- Growth opportunities!
Tuesday & Thursday; 2:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday & Sunday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM & 4:00PM- 12:00AM
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