Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 119

Waystone Health & Human Services; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth)

Vacation and Sick days

Ongoing professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Waystone Health & Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Haverhill, MA, to assist individuals with daily living activities. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, and supporting individuals in achieving personal goals.

The position is part-time with a pay of $21.00 per hour, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Join a team that prioritizes health and wellness, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth from day one.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans.
• Experience in providing training and case management to adults with intellectual disabilities.
• MAP Certification and CPR/First Aid are required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Transport individuals to appointments using wheelchair accessible vans.
• Complete Individual Support Plans to promote personal goals and independence.

Skills

English comprehension

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Haverhill, MA 01830

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 hourly

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 119

Current Openings

Part Time less than 25 hours per week. This position is not benefit eligible.

Shifts

Monday 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Wednesday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Compensation

These are non-exempt full-time/part-time positions. The hourly rate is $21.00. 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 ranging from ages 22 and up, with their activities of daily living (ADL’s) 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 the overnight hours, you will also be responsible for remaining alert and attentive, conducting routine wellness checks on individuals, and providing 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 and 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 assistant/brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation
• Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans. Responsible for 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
• Maintaining the program’s staff to resident ratio, money management, providing home management, and redirecting behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals
• Experience in 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 is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 6 months of employment
• CPR/First Aid; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 3 months of employment
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with a minimum of one year of driving experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Waystone Health and 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