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Direct Support Professional

American Training, Inc.
Andover, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job Details

Job Location

Andover, MA

Position Type

Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Shift

Description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for our Residents, Adults with Developmental Disabilities, in our Merrimack Valley Residential homes. Whether it's cooking, traveling, surfing, or relaxing as an American Training Direct Support Professional you will be a vital part in ensuring our Residents, adults with developmental disabilities, are living meaningful and memorable lives!

American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work 2023 & 2024 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

Shifts available : 3pm-11pm, and overnight 11pm-9am and various weekend availability.

What does a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?

  • Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends
  • Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents
  • Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives
  • Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry
  • Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents

Qualifications

  • At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion
  • Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting (required)
  • Valid State driver's license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds and have the ability to physically implement First Aid / CPR to Residents in emergency situations
  • We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

    American Training offers a competitive benefits package; medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, and much more!

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