Direct Support Professional

Location
Norwood
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
Up to $21

About this role

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Children's Residential Program 
Randolph, MA and Norwood, MA

Support. Empower. Transform. 
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism, developmental disabilities, brain injury, or neuro-behavioral disorders. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.

What You'll Do
•    Support children with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
•    Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, play, and skill-building.
•    Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
•    Partner with clinical, educational, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
•    Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and school transitions.

What You Bring
•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
•    Patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
•    Experience with children or individuals with special needs preferred.

Why Join Us?
•    Competitive Pay: $21.50/hour 
•    Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with schedules 30+ hours
•    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.

*Benefits received dependent on number of hours constantly worked 

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 403B retirement plan
  • Employer match
  • Paid training
  • Certification programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Dependent care FSA