Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 124

Waystone Health & Human Services•Methuen, MA

7d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Waystone is currently seeking a dedicated direct care worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you provide essential support and companionship to individuals who need help with daily activities in a residential home. This is a group home setting with current openings for Full Time, Part Time (25+ hours), and Part Time (less than 25 hours) schedules. The hourly rate is $21.63, and employees are union members of SEIU Local 509. The role involves assisting individuals with activities of daily living, transporting them to appointments and community activities, and remaining alert and attentive during overnight shifts, conducting wellness checks and providing personal care support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
Experience in 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 with a minimum of one year of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
CPR/First Aid; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene assistance (toileting assistant/brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans.
Responsible for transporting our individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support our individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence.
Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data.
Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation, as required.
Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirecting behaviors.
Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program.
Uphold individual’s rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Maintaining the program’s staff to resident ratio, money management, providing home management, and redirecting behaviors.
During the overnight hours, you will also be responsible for remaining alert and attentive, conducting routine wellness checks on individuals, and providing personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed.