Day Program Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Position: Community Support Worker // Direct Support Professional

Locations: Medford, Hyde Park, and Bedford MA

Salary: $20/Hour until fully trained, $21/Hour fully trained. We will train!

Scheduled Hours: M-F 8am-4pm

About Us:

Walnut Street Center is a nonprofit human service agency that provides support services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities, assisting them in living engaged and meaningful lives: opportunities to live, work, volunteer, and socialize within the community.

Who we are looking for:

Seeking qualified Direct Support Professionals to work full-time directly with adults with intellectual disabilities in our Community Based Day Supports (CBDS) or Day Habilitation Program in Medford, MA.

The Job Responsibilities:

Assisting individuals with Activities of Daily Living such as feeding, dressing, toileting and other aspects of personal care, and nutritional needs

Providing individuals with supports to ensure access to community activities

Assisting with maintenance of environment

Participating in the development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of Individual Service Plan or Day Habilitation Plan goals which focus on building skills and increasing independence

Providing therapeutic support and assisting in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans, if appropriate

Transporting individuals

Medication Administration

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive

Ability to pass a driving and background check

COVID-19 Vaccine Card

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Ability to complete training both online and in person

Preferred:

Previous human services or long-term care experience strongly preferred

CNA/HHA/Community Support Worker experience preferred

Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Benefits of working with us!

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401K matching

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

40 Hours/Week (Full-Time)

Full-time