Direct Support Professional -Per Diem

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Arc is seeking dedicated staff in Danvers, Massachusetts, to provide quality living supports to individuals in residential programs. The role involves teaching and facilitating choices to enhance independence and community inclusion.

Candidates should be passionate about working in mission-based organizations and able to document care accurately, participate in community experiences, and provide hands-on support. The pay rate ranges from $21.50 to $26.00/hr based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Passion to work for a mission-based organization.
• Current MA Driver’s License.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration, MAP.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities to facilitate choices.
• Provide hands-on personal care and daily living supports.
• Complete necessary documentation as per policies and procedures.

Skills

Support for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Experience with personal care

Documentation skills

Community engagement

Bilingual/Bicultural

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

To provide quality living supports and be responsive to individuals living in residential programs or independently. Teach, support and facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities.

Pay rate

$21.50 – $26.00/hr. Depending on the level of the homes and the certifications CPR/FA and MAP

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities to teach, support, and to facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities.
• Must be comfortable with providing total personal care and providing other daily living skill supports as needed.
• Provide hands‑on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reporting and other necessary documentation in accordance with Northeast Policies and Procedures and funding regulations.
• Document accurately and thoroughly including Inter‑team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures.
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Commute to residential homes around the North Shore and Middlesex County towns.

Residential Program Requirements

• Passion to work for a mission‑based organization.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, a plus, but not necessary.
• Current MA Driver’s License.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration, MAP.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Monday through Sunday 9am-5pm, 3pm-11pm