North Suffolk is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team! Direct Support Professionals are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Direct Support Professionals in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Full and part time positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift.

Salary: $20 per hour.

$2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs

What you’ll do:

Offer guidance for residents during skills building
Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents
Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, money management, doctor’s appointments and assisting with personal hygiene
Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all time
Develop and promote a supportive relationship with the residents
Support each Individuals existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends and acquaintances.

What you’ll need:

Education:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field preferred.
Experience:
- Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.
Skills:
- Must have valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
- Must be or able to become MAP certified
- CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities