Direct Support Professional
Hadley, MA  / South Hadley, MA 
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Direct Support Professional
Hadley, MA, USA * South Hadley, MA 01075, USA Req #16623
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

May Institute is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and behavioral health needs.

We are looking for Direct Care Professionals to work with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in one of our many residential or day habilitation programs. We offer a variety of different schedules, exciting career paths, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to engage in life changing work.

Our aMAYzing benefits include: generous paid time off policies, ongoing training and education, tuition or student loan forgiveness programs, a robust benefits program, and a diverse workforce dedicated to respect and open communication throughout the company. Join our team and see what it means to truly BE aMAYzing

We are seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals/Residential Counselors to work directly with these individuals in one of our residential programs in Hadley

Both full and part time positions open. All shifts available.

Hourly rate for this position is $18

Responsibilities -

In this role, you will help our individuals live fulfilling and independent lives with dignity and respect by:

  • - Assisting with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, nutritional needs, etc.)

  • - Supporting in skill development and mastering

  • - Participating in community integration

  • - Aiding in behavioral interventions and medication dispensing (training provided)

  • - Partaking in the implementation of IEP/ISP objectives and documenting progress

Qualifications -

  • - Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • - High school diploma required

    - Previous behavioral experience a plus

  • - Valid driver's license and at least 2 years of driving experience

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    Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

    -
    previous human services experience a plus

aMAYzing Employee Benefits -

  • - Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday

  • - Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • - Paid training and certifications opportunities

  • - Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program

    - 403B retirement plan with employer match

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May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.

Other details
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hadley, MA, USA
  • South Hadley, MA 01075, USA
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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