Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 124
About The Position
Waystone Health & Human Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support four adults, ages 22 and up, in a Methuen, Massachusetts group home. Staff assist residents with activities of daily living, promote independence, provide companionship, and help maintain a safe and supportive home. The role may include Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight duties. The posting lists full-time and part-time schedules; full-time is 40 hours per week, while part-time schedules are 25 or more hours per week or fewer than 25 hours per week. Benefits eligibility depends on the schedule, with eligible positions receiving benefits from the date of hire. The position is non-exempt, pays $21.63 per hour, and is represented by SEIU Local 509. Waystone is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization serving youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health diagnoses. Its mission is to partner with people of diverse ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.
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.
- Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and drive wheelchair-accessible company vans.
Nice To Haves
- MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification; Waystone offers training to obtain certification within six months of employment.
- CPR/First Aid certification; Waystone offers training to obtain certification within three months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including toileting and 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.
- Assist with medication administration 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 the program’s staff-to-resident ratio, manage money, and provide home management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) or Roth retirement savings plan with employer match
- Two weeks’ vacation
- 12 holidays
- Three personal days
- Nine sick days
- DEIB committee with monthly speaker series and events
- Ongoing professional development with CEU opportunities
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
