Direct Support Professional - $22 / hr - No experience required

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of others

We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus to hired Full Time candidates.

Hourly rate : $21-$22 an hour.

Hours : 8am – 4pm

Location : Rowley, MA - 305 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)

The NEEDS Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are currently hiring 8 Direct Care Support Professionals who will help the adults we serve live as independently and fully as possible. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to start a meaningful career with a growing organization that offers training, support, and opportunities for advancement.

No experience is necessary. As a new employee, you are provided with a paid 7-day Orientation and will receive training on CPR / First Aid, Safety Care, and Medication Administration Program (MAP). You will also receive program-specific training at your work site.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting and supporting adults with developmental disabilities with daily living skills, personal care, and household tasks.
• Supporting our individuals in making independent decisions and participating in valued community roles.
• Performing light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, including cleaning common areas and ensuring personal spaces are tidy.
• Help to implement clinical, educational and vocational programs.
• Observe and record data for programs established in their Individual and Behavior support plans.
• Participate with other team members to create a therapeutic environment that includes participating and supporting individuals at community events.
• Administer medications or support individuals in self-medication (if you have MAP certification).

Qualifications :

Fantastic Benefits Include :

If you're compassionate, dependable, and looking for a meaningful career with strong growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay : $22.00 per hour with MAP

The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.

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