6013-08 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their own lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking; support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attending outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and goals; and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to 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. This part-time position is listed as 24 hours per week, with a schedule of Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The role is based in a residential setting in Dudley, Massachusetts. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training and a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Conscientious, responsible behavior demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of a team.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Nice To Haves
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate in their own lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in participating in their community and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of the team.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
- Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
- 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.
- 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
