Direct Support Provider

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

Direct Support Providers (DSPs) responsibilities may include teaching and fostering the acquisition, retention, or improvement of skills and abilities to prepare and support an individual for work and/or community participation and could not do so without this direct support. This service originates form the home of the individual and is generally delivered in the community.

• Provide one-on-one direct support which may include job training, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living, and participation in recreational activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining friendships of choice and skills to use in daily interactions
• Provide support to explore job interests and community activities
• Provide support to complete work or business activities including supports for individuals who own their own business
• Training and support to increase or maintain self‑help, socialization, and adaptive skills to participate in own community
• Develop/maintain or enhance independent functioning skills in the areas of sensory‑motor, cognition, personal grooming, hygiene and other daily living and social skills

Part‑time position for community outing companion to special needs adult based in Somerville, 15 hours per week with some flexibility. Starting compensation is $25‑27 per hour, estimating 15‑18 hours per week. Experience with neurodivergent and physical disabilities is important. We are seeking someone who is patient, resourceful, and creative. A car is a must. Specific training will be provided.

• Accessing the community, including volunteer positions
• Skills based training continuation
• Attending activities and providing support

Beyond having first aid and CPR, the person must be patient, creative, have ability to physically assist, at least two years of experience, and have a suitable vehicle.

This position is funded through DDS and candidate will need to meet screening guidelines and ongoing training requirements.