Direct Support Professional- Brockton MA

Direct Care Professional

Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Care Professionals. As a Direct Care Professional, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality supports to individuals, fostering community engagement, and promoting their overall well‑being.

Direct Care Professionals lead in implementing the organization’s values and key principles to deliver high‑quality support. The role involves understanding each person’s unique strengths and needs, assisting in goal development, and supporting the individual’s community‑based day‑time life.

Positions available in:
Brockton, Boston, and surrounding areas.

• Individual Support
  • Develop an understanding of each person’s strengths, needs, goals, and desires.
  • Assist individuals in articulating and achieving their goals and desires.
• Community Integration
  • Work as a member of a team to support individuals in developing a full community‑based day‑time life, including related skills and experiences.
  • Promote and support community engagement and participation.
• Positive Image and Relationships
  • Support and exert personal initiative to ensure that each person presents a positive image of themselves and the program.
  • Assist individuals in developing meaningful relationships with family, friends, community members, and co‑workers.
• Community Activities
  • Assist individuals in participating in community activities, including group membership, volunteer commitments, educational opportunities, leisure, and social pursuits.
• Individual Service Plan (ISP)
  • Complete Individual Service Plan goals and activities.
  • Monitor and provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) as needed.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, and Care Managers.
  • Regularly monitor Nonotuck email inbox and receive information via email.
• Flexibility and Ongoing Education
  • Perform any and all duties deemed essential to support the agency, office, team, or people we support.
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the home(s) of people served.
  • Availability to work weekends, schedule determined by the person served.
  • Participate in ongoing educational information and trainings on health, aging, and specific member needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent (additional education and training in human services is a plus).
• Previous experience in direct care or related field is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting independence and community inclusion.
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a brain injury or chronic conditions affecting safe community living) preferred.
• Background check required.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record.

• Accrued sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage and meal reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.