6012-02 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their own lives. This position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting and involves support with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments, banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and person- and program-specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The listed salary is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training. The position is located in Webster, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role and demonstrate the ability to perform its essential functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Paid training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
