Direct Support Professional - Newburyport
About The Position
American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for our Residents, Adults with Developmental Disabilities, in our Newburyport Residential home. Whether it’s cooking, traveling, surfing, or relaxing as an American Training Direct Support Professional you will be a vital part in ensuring our Residents, adults with developmental disabilities, are living meaningful and memorable lives! American Training is a non-profit human services agency, proudly recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe and nationwide by USA Today. Shifts available: 3pm-11pm, overnight 11pm-9am and various weekend shifts. What does a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) do? Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents
Requirements
- At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion
- Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting (required)
- Valid State driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds and have the ability to physically implement First Aid/CPR to Residents in emergency situations
- We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends
- Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents
- Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives
- Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry
- Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- vision
- life insurance
- generous earned time off
- paid holidays and vacation
- a FUN work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
