Direct Care Program Assistant

Job overview

The Direct Care Program Assistant role is onsite in Holyoke, MA, part-time at 22.5 hours per week, with pay of $20.00 per hour. Baroco Corporation provides programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on skill-building, independence, and community integration. The role combines program-site administration with direct participant support. It helps maintain accurate records and daily operations while supporting individualized skill-building, personal care, safety, and participation in community life.

What you'll do

• Answer and direct calls
• maintain supplies, schedules, attendance records, and documentation
• support billing and month-end paperwork
• assist with individualized skill-building programs and progress documentation
• help participants with daily living and mobility needs
• advocate for participant rights
• participate in case reviews and team discussions
• respond to incidents and report concerns
• follow safety procedures and maintain a clean program environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct care

program assistant

participant support

skill building

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

holyoke ma

baroco corporation

part-time

22.5 hours weekly

$20/hr

personal care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 33 paid days off annually, including 24 PTO days and 9 paid holidays
• health insurance and 401(k) after the third month
• dental insurance after one year.

Why this role

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week; combines administrative support, instruction, and direct care; ability to assist with lifting up to 60 pounds and behavioral emergencies is required.

About the employer

Baroco Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.