Direct Support Professional - Adult Services/Relief

Kennedy-Donovan Center•Yarmouth, MA

3d•$22 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrives, no matter the circumstances. About this role: KDC seeks a relief Direct Support Professional to facilitate and provide both direct support and case management for adults with developmental disabilities. This hybrid, flexible role floats between Community-Based Day Services (CBDS) and Individual Supports programs, supporting individuals in their homes, the community, and program settings depending on daily needs. Using a team-based approach, this role promotes growth in independent choice and decision-making, community membership, household management, relationships, and personal accomplishments. Schedule: Flexible; weekday hours primarily, with Saturday or Sunday availability when needed CBDS operates Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm IS operates Sunday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Compensation: $22–$23/hour Location: Sandwich, MA and Yarmouth, MA (community-based; travel required)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to meet required competency levels in Microsoft Office.
Flexibility to float between programs and adapt to changing daily needs.

Nice To Haves

ASL fluency, strongly preferred.
Experience with and commitment to community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individuals in home, community, and program-based settings.
Deliver individual supports case management, including coordination of services and community resources.
Promote individual choice, self-expression, independence, and community inclusion based on quality service principles.
Provide direct skill training, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention as directed by individual service plans.
Facilitate assessment, implementation, and documentation of individual goals and treatment objectives.
Coordinate access to needed supports, including medical providers, community services, and other natural supports.
Support individuals in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community-based programming as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with KDC standards and funding agency requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, and medical professionals.
Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and supervision.
Ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.