Direct Support Professional II - Asleep Overnight

Responsibilities

• Support and teach individuals varying levels of personal care, including bathing, toileting, teeth brushing, etc.
• Afford individuals opportunities to take on increasing control and responsibility over their daily lives.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, and shopping.
• Accompany individuals on appointments as needed.
• Administer medications or support self-medication in accordance with residential guidelines.
• Follow routines and plans, including Behavior Support Plans, physical therapy, and more.
• Commit to helping people with varying disabilities participate in their community and lives.
• Show varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Show a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer, or school settings.
• Work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of the team.
• Receive paid orientation and training on CPR/First Aid, safety care, defensive driving, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required.
• One to three years of related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Pay

Starting pay is $20.50/hour, with additional differentials based on location and qualifications. Cape-based programs offer a $1/hour differential. Martha’s Vineyard programs offer a $4/hour differential, except the Franklin Street program, which offers $3/hour. An additional $1/hour differential is available for employees with active MAP certification, except at non-Franklin Street programs on Martha’s Vineyard. All asleep hours are paid at a flat rate of $17.50/hour.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: Health Insurance, Enhanced Retirement Plan (25% - 33% employer match), Student Loan Assistance, Discounted Tuition, Tuition Assistance, Home Mortgage Initiative.
• Part-time employees: Enhanced Retirement Plan (25% - 33% employer match), Student Loan Assistance, Personal PTO, Accrued Paid Vacation (3 weeks in your first year), Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays.