What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - New Bedford Area position at Cooperative Production Inc?
Full-Time & Part-Time | $21.00–$22.72/hr | Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Looking for meaningful work where you can see the impact of what you do every day. This role may be a great fit.
As Direct Support Staff, you help adults build independence, confidence, and daily living skills. You are not just providing care. You are supporting real goals, real progress, and real people.
Why people choose this role
- Paid training. No experience required
- Clear pathways to higher pay with certification
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive supervisors and team-based work
- Work that matters, every shift
Pay and growth
- $21.00–$22.72 per hour
- Higher pay with MAP certification (training provided)
- Opportunities to advance into senior and supervisory roles
What you will do
- Support individuals with daily living skills, communication, and community activities
- Assist with medication administration (MAP training provided if needed)
- Encourage independence and personal goals
- Document care and follow established support plans
What you need
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass CORI and fingerprinting
- Willingness to obtain MAP certification within three months
Physical considerations, include but are not limited to
Pushing, pulling, or lifting 50 lbs., transferring people of adult weight, and demonstration of CPR skills on the floor, which is required for certification.
Benefits include
Paid orientation, paid training, 403(b) matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and flexible scheduling.
About Cooperative Production
Founded in 1972, Cooperative Production supports approximately 300 adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through residential, day, and clinical services across Southeastern Massachusetts. Our focus is individualized support, community participation, and long-term stability. Learn more here: cooperativeproduction.org
Pay: $21.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23