Direct Support Provider

Job overview

The Direct Support Provider role is based in the community in Boston, MA, with an opportunity for an eight-hour Sunday shift and flexibility. The posting lists pay of $25 per hour. Bridges Homeward describes this opportunity as supporting an individual who lives in Jamaica Plain and wants to participate more in community activities. The provider accompanies the individual on community outings and supports goals related to health and social participation. The broader role may include one-on-one assistance with daily living, transportation, job training, recreation, and developing independent, social, and adaptive skills.

What you'll do

• For this opportunity, accompany the individual on community outings to places such as the movies, library, and YMCA to play basketball, and on walks around the pond.
• Direct Support Provider responsibilities may also include one-on-one job training, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living, recreation, and support for social, self-help, and adaptive skills.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bridges homeward

direct support provider

boston ma

jamaica plain

community outings

sunday shift

eight-hour shift

autism spectrum support

basketball

library visits

ymca

$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The specific opportunity is to work with an active, enthusiastic 30-year-old individual on the autism spectrum, with an eight-hour Sunday shift and flexibility.

About the employer

Bridges Homeward is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.