Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Winthrop, Massachusetts, with positions also available in Chelsea, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Saugus. The posting lists pay of $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour differential for high-intensity programs. North Suffolk Community Services provides direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. The role assists residents with daily living, skills building, treatment plans, appointments, and personal hygiene while supporting relationships and community connections. It contributes to residents’ care and development as part of a residential support team.

What you'll do

• Guide residents during skills building
• develop and implement individual treatment plans
• assist with meal preparation, money management, appointments, and personal hygiene
• maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios
• build supportive relationships
• help residents maintain and expand social connections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

winthrop ma

residential services

developmental disabilities

daily living support

skills building

treatment plans

community connections

part-time

north suffolk community services

$20/hr

high-intensity differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• health and dental insurance with employer contribution
• employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• credit union access
• tuition remission program at some worksites
• referral bonus
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Full- and part-time positions are available across multiple listed communities; training is provided for CPR and First Aid certification within five months of hire.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.