Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Boston, MA, with residential positions also listed in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Saugus. Compensation is $20 per hour, with a $2-per-hour differential for high-intensity programs. North Suffolk Community Services provides direct care to adults with developmental disabilities. The role helps residents build skills, manage daily living activities, and maintain supportive relationships. Direct Support Professionals contribute to residents’ independence and social connections through individualized assistance and care.

What you'll do

• Guide residents during skills building
• develop and implement individual treatment plans
• assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, money management, appointments, and personal hygiene
• maintain staff-to-client ratios
• support residents’ relationships and social networks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

boston ma

north suffolk community services

part-time

onsite

$20/hour

high-intensity differential

developmental disabilities

residential care

daily living support

skills building

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• health and dental insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) with matching
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• training
• tuition remission at eligible worksites
• referral bonus.

Why this role

Entry-level and experienced applicants are considered; CPR and First Aid training is provided, with certification required within five months of hire.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.