About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality direct care and daily support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings.
• Offer guidance during skills-building activities and help implement individualized treatment/support plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks including meal preparation, money management, medical appointments, and personal care.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios and observe safety protocols at all times.
• Build and promote supportive relationships; help residents sustain and expand social networks and community connections.
• Communicate clearly with team members and confidential client supervisors about resident needs and progress.

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What You’ll Need

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • 0–6 years related experience (depending on DSP level) supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, or experience in mental health, special education, elder care, or other human services settings.
• Certifications & Skills:
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
  • Must be or be able to become MAP certified.
  • CPR/First Aid certification required within five months of hire (training provided).
  • Reliable, empathetic, and able to follow care plans and safety procedures.

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Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: Part-time and full-time opportunities available (primary listing: PART_TIME).
• Work location: Boston, MA (worksites across the Boston area; please indicate preferred location and shift).
• Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour (base). $2.00/hour differential for high-intensity programs.
• Flexible shifts — day, evening, and overnight options may be available depending on the site.

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Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off — two weeks’ vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year), 12 sick days per year, and 11 paid holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable).
• Health & dental insurance with generous employer contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Access to credit union banking and state tuition remission programs (worksite specific).
• Employee referral bonuses, discounted movie tickets, comprehensive training program, and internal advancement opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.