What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Becket Community Services?
Welcome to Becket Community Services!
Becket Community Services is a behavioral health care provider with residential programs all across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We primarily serve adults with developmental disabilities and complex mental health conditions.
Openings:
- Awake Overnight DSP (Direct Support Professional) - $19-$20.00/Hr
- Group Home Worker DSP (Direct Support Professional) - $19-$20.00/Hr
Location: Sagamore, MA
Work Environment: Group Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Hiring Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license required & 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks
What We Offer (Full-Time):
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- STD, LTD, AD&D
- Paid Life Insurance
- Full Dental Insurance
- Excellent Health Insurance
- Matching Retirement Plan (403B)
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Education Opportunities for Qualified Candidates
- Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)
Why Choose Becket Community Services?
Too many of us walk around wishing we could make a difference. We’ve accepted that unfulfilling, dead end jobs are the norm. Don’t believe that for one minute! You deserve to feel great about your accomplishments! At Becket Community Services, we’ve curated some of the best residential group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the country. As an agency, we are known for being the best at promoting from within and offering every employee ongoing opportunities for growth and advancement in their career.
We Have The Training You Need!
We have carefully developed our employee orientation, professional development and agency advancement program to help you create the career you desire. All of our managers provide support, supervision and training that is directly tailored to your needs on any given day. Our highly-trained team of professionals are here to mentor you, challenge you, and help you grow so that you can best support each and every client and ultimately take control of your career.
What Does a DSP Do?
- Provide supervision and mentoring to clients, including role modeling appropriate behavior, redirection and crisis management
- Teach daily living skills, meal preparation, hygiene practices, recreational & social activities
- Help improve client’s social skills, interpersonal skills, life and coping skills through the development of respectful & positive relationships
- Be a positive role model to help shape growth and build trust
- Be their first line of support to provide emotional stability during moments of crisis
Opportunities for Career Growth:
- Competitive compensation, excellent benefits (for full time employees), overtime, and vacation time.*
- We promote from within; many of our Managers & Directors began as a DSP
- Ongoing training options to further your education, skills & experience in the field
- Flexibility to lead initiatives and bring your personal experience & passions to work
GET STARTED TODAY!
Want to apply? Here’s the plan:
- Submit your resume
- We’ll reach out and schedule a virtual interview
- Get started on the first day of your best new career!
Questions About Applying?
Contact Us Today For More Information!
Becket Community Services assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. Becket Community Services does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20