Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 128

About the Role

As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you provide essential support and companionship to individuals who need help with daily activities in a residential home setting in Haverhill, MA. You will assist four individuals (ages 22+) with activities of daily living, including feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene assistance, documentation, and medication administration. You will also transport individuals to appointments and community activities using a wheelchair-accessible van. During overnight hours, you will remain alert, conduct routine wellness checks, and provide personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed.

Schedule

Full Time: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

Part Time: 25+ hours per week, Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm & Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm.

Both full-time and part-time positions are benefit-eligible as of the date of hire.

Pay

Non-exempt 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 (toileting assistance/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, and track behavioral data.
• Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirect behaviors as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential environment.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to follow care plans, document services, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience providing training, case management, or appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification (training provided by Waystone within 6 months of employment).
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided by Waystone 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 of vacation.
• 12 paid 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.