Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 148

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth)

2 weeks' vacation

12 Holidays

3 Personal Days

9 Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Waystone Health & Human Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Haverhill, MA, to provide vital support to individuals with disabilities in daily activities. This full-time role includes responsibilities like personal care support, meal preparation, and documentation. The ideal candidate will assist with medication and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Benefits include health insurance from day one, a 401k plan with employer match, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join Waystone to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Experience in training and service delivery.
• MAP certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Transport individuals using wheelchair accessible vans.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP).

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Heavy lifting

Medication Administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Haverhill, MA 01830

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 148

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.

Schedule

Full Time Schedule 40 hours per week. This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire.

Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm; Sunday - Wednesday 11:00pm - 9:00am.

Participants will be a union member of 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.

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 our individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support our 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.

Benefits

• 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 in Waystone
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonusesEmployee of the month bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.