Direct Support Professional (DSP)

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disb

Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Lancaster, MA. This role involves supporting clients in daily activities and personal care while fostering therapeutic relationships.

We're looking for individuals who are dependable and motivated to make a positive impact in adult services. As part of our mission-driven organization, you'll help clients access the community and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and valid driver's license required.
• One year of residential experience is preferred.
• Able to assist with physical holds and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise clients in daily activities.
• Implement daily activity schedules and adapt to individual needs.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community for preferred activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

$20.00 – $21.25 per hour | Lancaster, MA

Are you passionate about Adult Service and ready to make a meaningful impact every day? Join the dedicated team at RFK Community Alliance’s, where your talent in Adult Service helps fuel brighter futures for our adults. We’re looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our adult service team. If you’re dependable, motivated, and love being part of a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise clients in daily activities and personal care while fostering therapeutic relationships.
• Approach all work with respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Use verbal interventions to reduce crises; provide physical support when necessary.
• Implement daily activity schedules and adapt to individual needs.
• Supports individuals in self-care and activities of daily living. This may include toileting, showering, teeth brushing and other forms of personal care to ensure individuals look and feel their best.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community for preferred activities, shopping, banking, medical/personal appointments and other community-based needs and desires.
• Provides a safe, clean, homelike environment. Participates with individuals and colleagues in attending to the needs of the residence. This may include cleaning, meal preparation, social activities, etc…
• Complete documentation, reports, and data accurately per program standards.
• Attend required training and maintain required certifications (CPI, First Aid, MAP, CPR).
• Communicate professionally and participate in meetings and supervision.
• Safely operate program vehicles and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Physical Requirements

• High School diploma and valid driver’s license required.
• One year of residential experience is preferred.
• Able to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands for computer work.
• Able to assist with physical holds, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and client transport.
• Able to work in both open and confined areas with moderate noise.

Location/Shifts

• 40 Hours: Wed 1-10:30p, Thurs 2:30-10:30p, Fri 2:30-10:30p, Sat 8a-10:30p
• 30 Hours: Sun-Tues 10:30p-8:30am

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a support network. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, And Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our individuals and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You’ll Love Us

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

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