Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 134
About The Position
Waystone is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join their team in Methuen, MA. This role involves providing essential support and companionship to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health diagnoses in a residential home setting. As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you will assist individuals with their daily activities, including feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, documentation, and medication administration. You will also transport individuals to appointments and community activities using a wheelchair van. For overnight shifts, you will be responsible for remaining alert, conducting wellness checks, and providing personal care support. The ideal candidate leads with empathy, patience, and reliability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing with a minimum of one year of driving experience.
- Must be able to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans.
Nice To Haves
- MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
- CPR/First Aid; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 3 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene assistance (toileting assistant/brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
- Assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans.
- Transport individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
- Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence.
- 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 individuals' rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Maintain the program’s staff to resident ratio, money management, providing home management, and redirecting behaviors.
- Remain alert and attentive during overnight hours, conducting routine wellness checks on individuals, and providing personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day!
- Comprehensive Wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match
- 2 weeks' vacation
- 12 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- 9 Sick days
- DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events
- Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEU’s
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Room for growth within Waystone
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee of the month bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
