Direct Support Professional - Newburyport

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

Job DetailsJob Location: Newburyport, MA 01950Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: Any

American Training is a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts and nationally by USA Today. We’re known for our innovative, values-driven workplace culture powered by our WOW! Magic Culture. This award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge, and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

We are seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for our Residents, Adults with Developmental Disabilities, in our Newburyport Residential home. Whether it’s cooking, traveling, surfing, or relaxing as an American Training Direct Support Professional you will be a vital part in ensuring our Residents, adults with developmental disabilities, are living meaningful and memorable lives!

Shifts available: 3pm-11pm, overnight 11pm-9am and various weekend shifts.

What does a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?

• Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends
• Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents
• Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives
• Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry
• Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting (required)
• Valid State driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and have the ability to physically implement First Aid/CPR to Residents in emergency situations

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

American Training offers a competitive benefits package; medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, and much more!