Home & Community Direct Support Professional
The Home & Community Direct Support Professional provides high-quality direct care and support to adults with developmental disabilities in residential settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, implementing individual treatment plans, and fostering supportive relationships to enhance residents' independence and social networks. This role requires compassion, relevant caregiving skills, and certification in MAP, CPR, and First Aid, with opportunities for both entry-level and experienced candidates.
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.
Position overview
Confidential Client seeks motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide high-quality care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings across the Boston area. Openings include part-time and full-time shifts; candidates with little to no experience as well as experienced DSPs are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Direct Support Professionals support daily living, skill-building, and community inclusion for residents. Typical responsibilities include:
- Offer guidance and coaching during skills-building activities
- Develop and help implement individualized support and treatment plans
- Assist with daily living activities: meal preparation, money management, medical appointments, and personal care
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-client ratios and follow safety procedures
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with residents
- Support residents’ social networks and community participation
Location & schedule
This role is based in Boston, MA with opportunities across nearby communities (candidates may indicate preferred location and shift). Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, including evenings and weekends.
Compensation
- $20.00 per hour base pay
- Up to $2.00/hour differential for high-intensity programs
- Competitive benefits package (see below)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- 0–6 years related experience (level depends on DSP classification) supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, special education, eldercare, or similar human services
- Must have or be able to obtain MAP certification
- CPR/First Aid certification required within five months of hire (training provided)
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Benefits & perks
Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Paid Time Off: two weeks’ vacation (three weeks after one year), 12 sick days/year, 11 paid holidays
- Health & dental insurance with employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Retirement plan (403(b)) with employer match
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Tuition remission access (worksite-specific), training programs, and internal advancement opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program and other discounts/perks
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.
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