Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Andover, MA - 123

Waystone HHS; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Comprehensive Wellness program

401k/Roth retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Waystone HHS is seeking compassionate direct care workers in Andover, MA, to provide essential support in a residential setting. Candidates will assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and transport to appointments. Applicants must have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $21 and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Experience providing training and case management to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training offered within 6 months.
• CPR/First Aid; training offered within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and grooming.
• Transport individuals to appointments using a wheelchair accessible van.
• Complete daily logs and track behavioral data.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ability to assist with heavy lifting

Companionship and mentorship skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Are you a compassionate, dependable person who enjoys helping others? If so, Waystone is currently seeking a dedicated direct care worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you provide essential support and companionship to individuals who need help with daily activities in a residential home.

Location

Andover, MA (Group home setting)

Current Openings

• Full Time Schedule: 40 hours per week Monday - Thursday 11:00pm - 9:00am
• Part Time Schedules: 25+ hours per week Saturday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm, Tuesday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Wednesday 3:00pm - 9:00pm
• Part Time less than 25 hours per week Sunday 9am-11pm

This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $21.00. These are non-exempt full-time/part-time positions. You will be a union member to SEIU Local 509.

Group Home Details

As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you will be assisting 4 individuals ages 22 and up with activities of daily living (ADL) such as feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene assistance, documentation, and medication administration. You will use a wheelchair van to transport individuals to appointments and community activities. During overnight hours, you will conduct routine wellness checks and provide personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed.

Why join the Waystone Team?

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day!
• Comprehensive Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match
• 2 weeks' vacation
• 12 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 9 Sick days
• DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events
• Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEU’s
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Room for growth within Waystone
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee of the month bonus

Job Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene assistance (toileting, brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and drive wheelchair accessible company vans, transporting individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence.
• Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation, as required.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirecting behaviors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program.
• Uphold individual’s rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain the program’s staff-to-resident ratio, manage money, provide home management, and redirect behaviors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Experience providing training, case management, and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training offered by Waystone within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid; training offered by Waystone within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with a minimum of one year of driving experience.

Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.

Waystone Health & Human Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.