What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - $3,200 sign-on bonus! position at NEEDS Center?
Join The NEEDS Center and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact every day!
Sign on bonus of $3,250 to all new Full-Time hires! ($1,625 upon hire and $1,625 after 6 months of employment--based on hours worked.)
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth? If so, we want you on our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!
The NEEDS Center is an organization dedicated to providing support services to adults with developmental disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible.
We currently have openings for Direct Support Professionals at our Day Program in Hyannis who will assist and support the adults in our care. With compassion, creativity, and a commitment to personalized care, you'll engage in activities that promote skill-building and enhance overall quality of life.
This is a role where you can truly make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Pay: $21-$22 per hour
No experience necessary—and training is provided!
Hours for the job: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Responsibilities For The Job Include
The NEEDS Center is a non-profit organization specializing in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.
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Sign on bonus of $3,250 to all new Full-Time hires! ($1,625 upon hire and $1,625 after 6 months of employment--based on hours worked.)
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth? If so, we want you on our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!
The NEEDS Center is an organization dedicated to providing support services to adults with developmental disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible.
We currently have openings for Direct Support Professionals at our Day Program in Hyannis who will assist and support the adults in our care. With compassion, creativity, and a commitment to personalized care, you'll engage in activities that promote skill-building and enhance overall quality of life.
This is a role where you can truly make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Pay: $21-$22 per hour
No experience necessary—and training is provided!
Hours for the job: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Responsibilities For The Job Include
- Assisting and supporting adults with autism in their daily routines.
- Supporting individuals in developing daily living skills, which may include grooming, arts & crafts, dressing, cleaning, and toileting.
- Help with clinical, educational and vocational programs.
- Observe and record data for programs established in their Individual and Behavior support plans.
- Participate with other team members to create a therapeutic environment that includes planning and helping with recreational, educational, and social activities to engage individuals and enhance their quality of life
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not necessary)
- Experience with behavior management preferred (but not necessary)
- Empathy for people with developmental disabilities
- *You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record*
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Health insurance (Blue Cross)
- Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and FSA
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Generous PTO
- 11 Paid Holidays PLUS your birthday off!
- Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Remission
The NEEDS Center is a non-profit organization specializing in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.
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Salary : $21 - $22