Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Methuen, MA - 144

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 Methuen, MA.

About the Role

As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you will assist four individuals (ages 22+) with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, documentation, and medication administration. You will transport individuals to appointments and community activities using a wheelchair-accessible van. Overnight staff must remain alert, conduct wellness checks, and provide personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes.

Schedule

• Part-time, 25+ hours per week
• Benefit-eligible from date of hire
• Sample schedule (MAP): Wednesday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pay

Non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $21.63. Union membership with SEIU Local 509.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene (toileting, brief changes), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Provide heavy lifting assistance and drive wheelchair-accessible company vans.
• Transport individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to promote independence and achieve personal goals.
• Maintain daily logs, track behavioral data, and document services provided.
• Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and behavior redirection.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential environment.
• Uphold individuals’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Manage staff-to-resident ratios, money management, home management, and behavior redirection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English for care plans, documentation, and communication.
• Experience providing training, case management, or services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification (training provided within 6 months of hire).
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided within 3 months of hire).
• Valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible from day one).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match.
• 2 weeks’ vacation.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 3 Personal Days and 9 Sick Days.
• DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events.
• Ongoing professional development and CEU opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Career growth opportunities within Waystone.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee of the month bonus.