DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Resources for Human Development; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 29,205; Part time

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional PRN in Greater Boston, MA. This role involves supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and offers competitive hourly rates of $18.50, or $21.20 with a MAP certificate.

Join a non-profit organization that values work-life balance and flexibility while providing essential services to the community. Responsibilities include supervision, documentation, and daily living support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide proof of education.
• Must have or obtain a MAP certificate to safely administer medication.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to individuals per person-centered ISP.
• Complete required documentation.
• Support consumers in daily living activities and meal prep.

Skills

Basic computer and internet literacy

Prior experience in the human services field

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Direct Support Professional PRN

Job Type: Part-time | Location: Greater Boston, MA

Details

Join Our Team! This is an exciting time to take advantage of our new competitive hourly rates for direct support professionals. We are hiring direct support professionals at $18.50/hour, or if you have your MAP certificate $21.20/hour.

About Company

RHD Boston is a non-profit organization, part of Apis Services, Inc., and we provide services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or autism. Make a difference supporting others, and enjoy our commitment to work-life balance and a flexible schedule by joining our team as a per diem Direct Support Professional.

We are looking for motivated and caring people to join our relief pool, working in our small residential sites in West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Roslindale, as well as the nearby towns of Waltham and Arlington.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
• Complete required documentation
• Must have or obtain a MAP certificate to safely administer and dispense medication
• Provide transportation to consumers
• Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Must be able to provide proof of education
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred
• Valid driver’s license, preferred
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable