Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus | $20.00 – $21.25 per hour | Clinton, MA

Are you passionate about Adult Service and ready to make a meaningful impact every day? Join the dedicated team at RFK Community Alliance's, where your talent in Adult Service helps fuel brighter futures for our adults.

We're looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who's ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our adult service team. If you're dependable, motivated, and love being part of a mission-driven organization — we want to hear from you

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities:
• Support and supervise clients in daily activities and personal care while fostering therapeutic relationships.
• Approach all work with respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Use verbal interventions to reduce crises; provide physical support when necessary.
• Implement daily activity schedules and adapt to individual needs.
• Supports individuals in self-care and activities of daily living. This may include toileting, showering, teeth brushing and other forms of personal care to ensure individuals look and feel their best.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community for preferred activities, shopping, banking, medical/personal appointments and other community-based needs and desires.
• Provides a safe, clean, homelike environment. Participates with individuals and colleagues in attending to the needs of the residence. This may include cleaning, meal preparation, social activities, etc…
• Complete documentation, reports, and data accurately per program standards.
• Attend required training and maintain required certifications (CPI, First Aid, MAP, CPR).
• Communicate professionally and participate in meetings and supervision.
• Safely operate program vehicles and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Physical Requirements:

• High School diploma and valid driver's license required.
• One year of residential experience is preferred.
• Able to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands for computer work.
• Able to assist with physical holds, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and client transport.
• Able to work in both open and confined areas with moderate noise.

Shift:

• 18.5 hrs. wk. Wed 1-2:30p, Thurs 3-8p, Fri 3-8p, Sat 10-5p
• 18 hrs. wk. Thurs 4p-9p,Fri 4p-9p, Sat 12p-8p
• 17 hrs. wk. Fri 5p-10p, Sat 5p-10p, Sun 3p-10p
• 17 hrs. wk. Sun 8a-2p, Mon 3:30p-8p, Tue 3:30p-8p, Wed 1p-230p
• 12 hrs. wk. Sun 11a-5p, Mon 4p-7p, Tues 4p-7p
• 40 hrs. wk. Wed-Sat 10p-8a
• 13 hrs. wk. Wed 1p-2:30pm, Thurs 4p-7p, Fri 4p-7p, Sat 9a-2p

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our individualele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You'll Love Us

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• Educational Assistance

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plan with generous employer match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

To apply for this position please click on Direct Support Professional (DSP). RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Keywords: Direct Care Worker, Direct Support Worker, Residential Counselor, DSP, Behavioral Support DSP, Home Health Aide,

Salary : $2,500