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Direct Support Professional - $22/hr and overtime eligible!

Confidential Client•Human Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$43,680 - $45,760
Boxford, Massachusetts
2 Days Ago

The Direct Support Professional role at the Confidential Client involves providing hands-on care and support to adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on fostering independence and community integration. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, implementing behavior support plans, and maintaining a safe environment. This entry-level position offers career growth, comprehensive training, and benefits including health insurance and tuition opportunities.

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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, Social work.

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


Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a residential setting in Boxford, MA. These are entry-level roles (training provided) with clear pathways for career growth. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Full‑time hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign‑on bonus ($1,000 at hire and $1,000 after six months).


Compensation & Schedule

  • Pay: $21–$22 per hour (pay based on experience and MAP Certification)
  • Overtime eligible
  • Shifts: 2nd shift, overnights, and/or weekends
  • Employment types: Full‑time, Part‑time

What You’ll Do

  • Provide hands-on care and daily living support for adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Assist with personal care, dressing, meal preparation, and household tasks
  • Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean residential environment
  • Implement clinical, educational, and vocational programs as directed
  • Observe, document, and report data for Individual and Behavior Support Plans
  • Collaborate with team members to support community inclusion and therapeutic goals

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  • Experience with behavior management preferred but not required
  • Willingness and ability to provide hands-on personal care to adults with developmental disabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to read fluently
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team

Benefits

  • Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental and vision insurance; FSA
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays (plus your birthday off)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Remission
  • Eligible full‑time employees may apply for a tuition‑free online Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from William James College

Why This Role?

This position is with a Confidential Client operating in the social work sector, focused on supporting adults with developmental disabilities. The role offers meaningful, hands‑on work, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.


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.

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