What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Abington, MA position at Delta Projects, Inc.?
Delta Projects, Inc. is hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our Abington, MA residential group homes supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and grow in a manner consistent with that of other citizens of the Commonwealth. Delta promotes dignity and respect for each individual while also focusing on individual needs, hopes and desires.
DSPs are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and development while facilitating mutual aid and self-help skills among individuals. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
As a DSP, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or day program. DSPs have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores, cooking, and person hygiene. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
The shifts that are available are:
Location 1 (72)
- Saturday/Sunday: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm,
- Tuesday-Saturday: 2 PM to 11 PM
- Thursday-Monday: 11 PM to 7 AM
Why Delta?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! With over 40 residential homes in Southeast MA, we are able to offer a variety of shifts and locations for staff.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 403 (b) retirement plan with company match
- Medical, Dental plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
- Employer-paid Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
- Employee paid Short Term Disability plan
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Healthcare Savings account-get reimbursed up to $1,000 for hospitalization costs.
- Generous paid time off (for Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
- Education and Training opportunities
- State sponsored Tuition Remission
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- All applicants must have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
- All applicants must have a reliable vehicle, car insurance, and clean driving record.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.17 - $21.38 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21