Direct Support Professional – St. Joseph’s House

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Hyannis, MA, at St. Joseph’s House. Pay is $20.50 per hour. The emergency shelter serves people facing homelessness and provides a supportive community to help guests move toward stable housing and independence. The professional supports shelter operations and provides client-centered assistance focused on safety, dignity, and respect. The role helps maintain a safe environment, respond to client needs, and keep shelter services organized across the listed shifts.

What you'll do

• Orient new guests
• maintain shift records and log notes
• support clean and safe living spaces
• enforce shelter policies
• help resolve problems and de-escalate conflicts
• check in clients and visitors
• conduct hourly safety rounds
• track supplies, keys, and food pantry inventory
• assist with meal preparation
• respond to calls and inquiries
• report incidents and safety concerns
• attend required meetings and training. The posting lists multiple schedules, including evening and weekend shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

st. joseph's house

hyannis ma

emergency shelter

homelessness services

client support

shelter safety

hourly rounds

$20.50/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development and collaboration opportunities
• the posting describes a mission-driven team focused on compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why this role

The posting lists several open schedules, including Tuesday–Saturday, Friday–Monday, and a schedule combining evening shifts with a Sunday morning shift.

About the employer

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.