Evening Direct Support Professional - Group Home Growth

Waystone Health & Human Services; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth)

2 weeks' vacation

9 Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Waystone Health & Human Services in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist five adults with daily living activities in a group home setting. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work evening shifts.

You will help with hygiene, meals, transportation using wheelchair vans, medication administration, and documenting care plans. The position offers full-time hours, a unionized environment, and benefits including health coverage and retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must read, write, and comprehend English to follow care plans and document services.
• Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training offered within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid; training offered within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with at least one year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities including hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans; transport to appointments and activities.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) and daily logs; track behavioral data.
• Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data.
• Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirecting behaviors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program; uphold rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Experience with adults with IDD

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Waystone Health & Human Services in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist five adults with daily living activities in a group home setting. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work evening shifts.

You will help with hygiene, meals, transportation using wheelchair vans, medication administration, and documenting care plans. The position offers full-time hours, a unionized environment, and benefits including health coverage and retirement