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 & Human Services (Developmental Disabilities Support).

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide high-quality direct care and residential support to adults with developmental disabilities in South Boston, MA. This role is open to entry-level and experienced candidates. Training is provided; we value compassion, reliability, and a person-centered approach.

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What You’ll Do

• Offer guidance and skills-building support to residents
• Develop and implement individual treatment and support plans
• Assist with daily living activities: meal preparation, money management, medical appointments, and personal hygiene
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios and safety standards
• Build and promote supportive relationships with residents
• Encourage and support residents’ existing relationships and community connections

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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 (varies by DSP level) providing direct support, child/elder care, or working in mental health, special education, or human services
• Skills & certifications:
  • Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required
  • Must be or become MAP certified (training/support provided)
  • CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire (training provided)
• Additional:
  • Strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to pass background checks and required state screenings

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 per hour, plus a $2.00/hour differential for high-intensity program assignments (totaling up to $22.00/hr)
• Flexible full-time and part-time roles available
• Paid Time Off — two weeks’ vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year), 12 sick days/year, and 11 paid holidays/year
• 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, state tuition remission (worksite-specific), and employee referral bonuses
• Comprehensive training program and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

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Locations & Schedule

• Location: South Boston, MA (this posting is for openings in South Boston)
• Roles: Full-time and part-time schedules; day, evening, and overnight shifts may be available — indicate shift preference when applying
• Training and certification support provided to help you succeed in the role

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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.