Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Andover, MA - 122

About the Role

Waystone is seeking a dedicated direct care worker to provide essential support and companionship to individuals who need help with daily activities in a residential home setting in Andover, MA. Positions include Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff.

Schedule

Part-time positions with 25+ hours per week. Schedules include:

• Monday & Friday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm
• Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 9:00pm

This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire.

Pay

Non-exempt full-time/part-time positions with an hourly rate of $21.63. You will be a union member of SEIU Local 509.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene assistance (toileting/brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair-accessible company vans.
• Transport individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence.
• Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data.
• Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirect behaviors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program.
• Uphold individuals' rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain the program’s staff-to-resident ratio, manage money, provide home management, and redirect behaviors.
• During overnight hours, remain alert and attentive, conduct routine wellness checks, and provide personal care support including toileting assistance and brief changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in providing training, case management, and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid certification; training offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with a minimum of one year of driving experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day.
• Comprehensive Wellness program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match.
• 2 weeks' vacation.
• 12 Holidays.
• 3 Personal Days.
• 9 Sick days.
• DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events.
• Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEUs.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Room for growth within Waystone.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee of the month bonus.

About the Group Home

You will be assisting 8 individuals, ranging from ages 22 and up, with their activities of daily living (ADLs) such as feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene assistance, documentation, and medication administration. You will use a wheelchair van to transport individuals to appointments and community activities.