Direct Support Professional; DSP

Overview

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus | $20.00 – $21.25 per hour | Clinton, MA

Are you passionate about Adult Service and ready to make a meaningful impact every day? Join the dedicated team at RFK Community Alliance, where your talent in Adult Service helps fuel brighter futures for our adults.

We’re looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our adult service team. If you’re dependable, motivated, and love being part of a mission-driven organization — we want to hear from you!

• Support and supervise clients in daily activities and personal care while fostering therapeutic relationships.
• Approach all work with respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Use verbal interventions to reduce crises; provide physical support when necessary.
• Implement daily activity schedules and adapt to individual needs.
• Support individuals in self-care and activities of daily living, including toileting, showering, teeth brushing, and other personal care as needed.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community for preferred activities, shopping, banking, medical/personal appointments and other community-based needs.
• Provide a safe, clean, homelike environment and participate with individuals and colleagues in meeting residence needs (e.g., cleaning, meal preparation, social activities).
• Complete documentation, reports, and data accurately per program standards.
• Attend required training and maintain required certifications (CPI, First Aid, MAP, CPR).
• Communicate professionally and participate in meetings and supervision.
• Safely operate program vehicles and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma and valid driver’s license required.
• One year of residential experience is preferred.
• Able to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands for computer work.
• Able to assist with physical holds, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and client transport.
• Able to work in both open and confined areas with moderate noise.

• 18.5 hrs. wk. Wed 1-2:30p, Thurs 3-8p, Fri 3-8p, Sat 10-5p
• 18 hrs. wk. Thurs 4p-9p, Fri 4p-9p, Sat 12p-8p

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident; it’s by design. We are committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our operations, and within our community. We value diverse perspectives and experiences across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities.

In addition to being part of a supportive team, we offer employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus! This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

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Direct Support Professional (DSP).

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA