What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at May Institute?
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult’s Residential Program
Support. Empower. Transform.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults (ages 22 ) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where adults can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.
Your Impact
East Longmeadow
Hadley
Westfield
Support. Empower. Transform.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults (ages 22 ) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where adults can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.
Your Impact
- Support adults with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
- Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, socialization, and skill-building.
- Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
- Partner with clinical, familial, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
- Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and program transitions.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience required.
- Patience, compassion, and the ability to support adults with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
- Experience with adults or individuals with special needs (preferred but not required).
- Competitive Pay: $20/hour ($21/hour with MAP certification).
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
- Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
- Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
- Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
- Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.
East Longmeadow
Hadley
Westfield
- Benefits received dependent on number of hours constantly worked
Salary : $20 - $21