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Direct Support Professional
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Dedham, MA Dedham, Massachusetts |
About this job
We are currently looking for DSPs to work with adults with IDD in the greater Boston area.
Brookline
4.5 hours of community support per week for a 37 year old woman with mild MR. She is very independent but needs assistance with reading. She prefers afternoons, any day of the week.
South End
2.5 hours of community support per week for a 40 year old woman with IDD. She is flexible on when she goes out into the community.
Dorchester
2.25 hours of community support per week for a 46 year old male. He is very friendly, polite, and independent. He seeks assistance with getting to medical appointments and filling out paperwork such as a job applications or renewing benefits.
Quincy
2 hours of community support for a 50 year old woman with Cerebral Palsy. She utilizes a walker as well as a wheelchair and requires physical assistance to enjoy community activities. She can be difficult to understand at times but is very friendly and open.
Come join Massachusetts MENTOR in the very important work we do supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or medical complexities. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve.
As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll carry out rewarding work, playing an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization. Based in community settings, DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.
Our DSPs are the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. At the end of your work day, you know you have made a difference in someone’s life.
Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make, we want to hear from you! Bring the right attitude, we’ll train you for success!
Full time, part time and on-call positions are available. Evenings and Weekend shifts allow schedules to fit around school, other employment, or family commitments.