Job detail
Direct Support Professional
Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute
FULL_TIME, PART_TIME
Posted 3/27/2026
Location
Norwood, Massachusetts
Salary
$21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The direct support professional will support children and adolescents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication administration within a residential setting. Responsibilities also involve creating a positive environment that encourages skill-Building and using behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged along with a valid u.s. Driver's license with at least one year of licensed driving experience. Essential personal attributes include patience and compassion, with prior experience supporting individuals with special needs being preferred.
high schoolCompassionCommunicationMedication AdministrationDrivingTransportationPatienceCommunity IntegrationTreatment Plan ImplementationEmotional RegulationSkill-BuildingDaily Routines SupportBehavior Support Strategies
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Training
- Voluntary Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement Pathways
- Dependent Care FSA
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Certification Programs
- 403B With Employer Match