Dsp New Bedford Area

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UP TO $2k SIGN-ON BONUS!

No experience in direct care? That's okay. We'll train you.

As a Direct Support Staff member, you'll help adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities build skills, become more independent, participate in their communities, and work toward goals that matter to them.

Your day may include helping someone learn a new skill, providing support with daily routines and communication, joining them for community activities, and administering medications. You'll get to know each person's strengths, preferences, and support needs so you can help them succeed in ways that work for them.

Previous experience is welcome, but we're just as interested in people who are dependable, patient, willing to learn, and have the heart for this work. Paid training is provided, including MAP training if you're not already certified.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with three years of driving experience and a good driving record
• Ability to pass required CORI and fingerprinting checks
• MAP certification within three months of training. Higher pay rate based on MAP certification. Training is provided

If you're looking for work where people count on you and you can see the difference you make, we'd like to meet you.

Benefits include:

Paid orientation, paid training, 403(b) matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and flexible scheduling.

About Cooperative Production
Founded in 1972, Cooperative Production supports approximately 300 adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through residential, day, and clinical services across Southeastern Massachusetts. Our focus is individualized support, community participation, and long-term stability. Learn more here: cooperativeproduction.org

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person