6013-08 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week residential position in Dudley, Massachusetts. The posted schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The position pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour and offers a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees. A flexible schedule may be needed to meet program and individual needs, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Requirements
- 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.
- Available by telephone for daily contact.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Demonstrated conscientious and responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older 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, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and 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
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and 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
Education Level
High school or GED
