Direct Support Professional

Are you seeking to make a difference in the lives of youth and adolescents? Are you passionate about the human services industry?

Arbor Associates is hiring multiple Direct Support Professionals interested in working specifically with the youth and adolescent populations. This role at Arbor Associates allows you the freedom to make your own schedule on a per diem basis while diversifying your direct care experience. The Direct Support Professional role gives you a chance to explore different areas of human services to help you grow and level up your career.

We are seeking applicants in the Human Services field, living in the areas of Thompson and its surrounding towns, who are interested in and looking to gain experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The DSP is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Benefits:

A flexible work schedule that you create

Competitive pay

No mandated shifts

Work in a respectful and rewarding work culture

The opportunity to work with different age groups and populations

The ability to connect and work with the most respected nonprofits in New England

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities:

Support a team that cares for youth and adolescents in a residential group home or other settings.

Provide care for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD), intellectual disabilities (ID), histories of substance use disorder, as well as populations in recovery, and individuals who have behavioral challenges, or mental health diagnoses.

Foster a safe living environment for all individuals in our care in group homes, residential programs, rehabs, schools, shelters, etc.

Ability to assess, evaluate, and respond to the needs of various programs/consumers

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Requirements:

A minimum of 6 months of experience working in Direct Care in Human Services or a related field as a CNA, Residential Counselor, Home Health Aide (HHA), Mental Health Worker, Youth/Peer Mentor, Teacher Assistant (TA), Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), or similar position.

CPR and First Aid Certification

Must be over the age of 21+

Reliable Transportation & must have a driver's license

High School Diploma or equivalency

Arbor Associates is more than a healthcare staffing firm. We're an active part of the communities we serve. We serve Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and we're committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive. Arbor has been around for 40 years, specializing in Behavioral Health, Medical, and Education. Almost 40 years of experience means we know the industry very well. We match employees with fulfilling and flexible positions that best fit their qualifications, needs, and schedules. We aim to understand and support both our customers and their clients, and our own associates as they care for those in need.

Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States and pass a stringent background check including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF- MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).

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