Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 141
About The Position
Waystone is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide residential support and companionship to four adults, ages 22 and up, in a group home in Methuen, Massachusetts. Staff assist individuals with activities of daily living and help them pursue personal goals and independence. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, medication administration and documentation, transportation in a wheelchair-accessible van, and maintaining a safe and supportive home environment. Awake overnight staff must remain alert, conduct routine wellness checks, and provide personal care, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed. The listed openings are part-time schedules of 25 or more hours per week. Schedules include Monday through Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; or Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is non-exempt, pays $21.63 per hour, and is a union position with SEIU Local 509. Benefits are available from the date of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to follow care plans, document services, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Experience 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 and at least one year of driving experience.
- Ability and willingness to assist with heavy lifting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, toileting, brief changes, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
- Assist with heavy lifting and drive wheelchair-accessible company vans.
- Transport individuals to appointments, community events, and recreational activities.
- Complete Individual Support Plans to help individuals achieve personal goals and promote independence.
- Complete daily logs and notes and track behavioral data.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation as required.
- Provide companionship and mentorship, and redirect behaviors.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program.
- Uphold individuals’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Maintain staff-to-resident ratios, manage money, and provide home management.
- During overnight hours, remain alert, conduct routine wellness checks, and provide personal care as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with enrollment available on the first day.
- Dental insurance, with enrollment available on the first day.
- Vision insurance, with enrollment available on the first day.
- Comprehensive wellness program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plan (401(k)/Roth) with employer match.
- Two weeks of vacation.
- 12 holidays.
- Three personal days.
- Nine sick days.
- DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series and events.
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Opportunities for growth within Waystone.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Employee of the month bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
