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Direct Care Professional

Job in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01069, USA
Listing for: ServiceNet
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 20 USD Hourly USD 18.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Direct Care Professional

Department:
Developmental Brain Injury Services

Location:

Residential programs throughout Hamden, Hampshire, Franklin & Berkshire counties

Shift: Multiple shifts available, including overnights

Pay: $18-$20 per hour (based on experience and certifications)

Key Responsibilities
  • Help with daily activities such as eating, dressing, and using special equipment.
  • Provide home support: cooking meals, cleaning, doing laundry, grocery shopping, and maintaining a comfortable home environment.
  • Transport residents to appointments, events, and activities.
  • Keep daily records and track important information.
  • Support residents in achieving personal goals.
  • Administer medication once trained.
  • Complete required training and certifications.
  • Collaborate with the team and follow instructions from the manager.
What You Need
  • No educational requirements – training will be provided.
  • Valid driver’s license for at least 6 months with a clean driving record.
  • Physical ability to perform all required tasks and ensure residents’ safety.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Background check required.
Compensation Pay Range Requirements
  • $18/hr: for individuals without Medical Application Program (MAP) certification
  • $20/hr: for individuals with an active MAP certification (base $18/hr + $2/hr MAP differential)
Pay and Benefits
  • Paid vacation leave (starting at two weeks minimum plus year-end rollover)
  • Paid sick leave (11 days plus year-end rollover)
  • Paid holidays (11 holidays + 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid personal leave (3 days)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 1‑to‑1 match up to 4% after one year
  • Health insurance (85‑90% paid by Service Net for individual plans)
  • Comprehensive dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
  • Life insurance (100% paid by Service Net)
  • Long‑term disability insurance (100% paid by Service Net)
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Discounted auto and homeowners insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Tuition remission for eligible classes at Massachusetts State Colleges, community colleges, and the University of Massachusetts
  • Continuing education and professional training opportunities

Service Net is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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