6012-13 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
This part-time position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting in Webster, Massachusetts. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance; meal preparation and shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing; transportation or assistance with medical appointments and banking; community participation and outings; medication administration; following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals; and following established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The role requires maintaining certifications, performing job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. The listed schedule is Saturday, 4 p.m.–10 p.m. (six hours). The stated pay range is $17.50–$19.00, with paid training. A sign-on bonus of $500 is listed for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 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 member of a team.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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 and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attend outings with them.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus ($500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees).
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Paid new employee orientation and job-related 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
