Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Independence

Aspire Living & Learning; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

FSA and HSA options

JOON Lifestyle Spending Accounts

403(b) Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, Tele

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP will assist with daily activities, meals, chores, recreation, learning, and fitness, while representing residents' needs in program planning.

Qualifications include prior experience with disabilities, basic computer skills (Therap a plus), excellent communication, and a valid drivers license with 3+ years of driving.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting.
• Assist with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities.
• Represent the needs, wants, and interests of individuals served or supported by the program and input on program planning.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Strong communication

Empathy and enthusiasm

Valid drivers license (3+ years)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP will assist with daily activities, meals, chores, recreation, learning, and fitness, while representing residents' needs in program planning.

Qualifications include prior experience with disabilities, basic computer skills (Therap a plus), excellent communication, and a valid drivers license with 3+ years of driving.