Direct Support Professional — Evening & Overnight Care

American Training; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Fun work environment

Job summary

American Training is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for Residents in our Newburyport Residential home. You will support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends, fostering empowerment and choice in daily life. Shifts available: 3pm-11pm, overnight 11pm-9am and various weekend shifts.

The role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to assist with daily tasks while maintaining a positive WOW! Magic culture.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting required.
• Valid State driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends.
• Foster an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents.
• Support Residents' personal preferences, goals, and aspirations daily.
• Assist with maintaining their homes: cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry.
• Maintain a positive attitude to create a FUN WOW! Magic experience.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Compassion

First Aid/CPR

CORI and fingerprinting

Driver's license

Job description

American Training is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for Residents in our Newburyport Residential home. You will support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends, fostering empowerment and choice in daily life. Shifts available: 3pm-11pm, overnight 11pm-9am and various weekend shifts.

The role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to assist with daily tasks while maintaining a positive WOW! Magic culture.