Direct Support Professional
May Institute
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- Pay
- $20 to $21
- an hour
- Location
- Easthampton, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Part time, Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 4
- 15 days ago
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About the company
May Institute
Individual & family services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support adults with daily routines, create a structured environment, and use behavior support strategies.
- Partner with clinical, family, and healthcare teams, and provide transportation and community integration support.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
- Experience with adults or individuals with special needs is preferred but not required.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
behavior support strategiescommunity integrationcommunicationMAP certification
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Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- student loan repayment assistance
- 403B with employer match
- Paid training
- certification programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dependent care FSA
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Adult’s Residential Program
Day, Evening, and Overnight Shifts Available | Full-Time & Part-Time
Support. Empower. Transform.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults (ages 22+) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As a
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where adults can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.
What You’ll Do
Support adults
with daily routines, including
hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
Create a
positive, structured environment
that encourages communication, socialization, and skill-building.
Use
behavior support strategies
to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
Partner with clinical, familial, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
Provide transportation
and
community integration
support for outings, appointments, and program transitions.
What You Bring
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
with at least
1 year of licensed driving experience required
.
Patience, compassion, and the
ability to support adults
with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
Experience with adults or individuals with special needs
(preferred but not required).
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay:
$20/hour ($21/hour with MAP certification).
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Education Support:
Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
Retirement Planning:
403B with employer match.
Career Growth:
Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
Well-Being Resources:
Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
Flexibility:
Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.
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