Direct Support Staff

Advocates; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Staff member to provide hands-on support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This entry-level role focuses on daily living activities, personal care, meals, routines, and community outings while helping individuals build skills and independence.

The position offers meaningful responsibilities and opportunities to grow within a nonprofit, mission-driven organization that values respect, compassion, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated team player.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support at home and in the community.
• Help plan and implement daily routines and activities.
• Support individuals in setting and achieving person-centered goals.
• Encourage participation in community and social opportunities.
• Support household cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Document observations, progress, and any concerns.
• Implement established treatment and support plans.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Compassionate

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Starting Rate: $18.50/hour

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 8:30am-2:30pm
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential setting. If you’re ready to start—or grow! — your career in human services, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact every day.

Overview
Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 8:30am-2:30pm
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential setting. If you’re ready to start—or grow! — your career in human services, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact every day.
As a Direct Support Staff, you’ll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships. In this role, you’ll assist individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, routines and community outings – while helping them build skills and independence.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Shift
First Shift
Responsibilities

• Provide daily support at home and in the community
• Help plan and implement daily routines and activities
• Support individuals in setting and achieving person-centered goals
• Encourage participation in community and social opportunities
• Support household cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Document observations, progress, and any concerns
• Implement established treatment and support plans