Direct Support Professional – All Shifts Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts
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Job Description
A Meaningful Career in Special Education Arbor Associates is seekingpassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to providecompassionate care and hands-on assistance to individuals withdevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, including those withbehavioral challenges. This role offers an opportunity to make ameaningful impact by working directly with students in a classroomsetting alongside lead teachers.
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Position Details:
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Location:
School settings in Great Barrington, MA, and surrounding areas
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Shift:
7:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
- Additional 2nd and 3rd shift available
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AgesServed:
8
- 22 years old
- Why You’ll Love This Role
- ImpactfulWork
- Provide essential support and care to students, promoting theirgrowth and development in a safe, structured environment.
- SupportiveEnvironment
- Collaborate with a team of caring professionals committedto providing high-quality, person-centered support.
- Consistency &Stability
- Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule that allows for ahealthy work-life balance.
- Competitive Pay
- Earn $23
- $25 per hourbased on experience.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist lead teachers indirectly supporting students with developmental and intellectualdisabilities.
- Aid students with hands-on Activities of Daily Living(ADLs) as needed, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Monitor,document, and report student progress and behaviors.
- Implementindividualized support plans and behavioral interventions as directed.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.## Job Requirements
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges anddevelopmental or intellectual disabilities is preferred.
- Preferred butnot required: MAP & SafetyCare (QBS) training.
- Compassionate, patient,and dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Must beable to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation isrequired
- [If you are committed to making a difference in the lives ofothers and have a passion for working in educational settings, ArborAssociates would love to have you join our team. Applytoday!](https://jobs.arborstaffing.com/jb/Direct-Support-Professional-DSP-Hiring-Immediately-Jobs-in-Great-Barrington-MA
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- Arbor Associates is more than a HumanServices staffing firm.
We’re an active part of the communities weserve. We serve Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Centraland Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in thesecommunities and we’re committed to providing the care and supportneeded to help them thrive. Arbor has been around for 40 years,specializing in Behavioral Health, medical, and Education. Almost 40years of experience means we know the industry very well. We matchemployees with fulfilling and flexible positions that best fit theirqualifications, needs, and schedules. We aim to understand and supportboth our customers and their clients as well as our own associates asthey care for those in need. Arbor Associates is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protectedveteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must beover the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States and pass astringent background check including Criminal History, Sexual OffenderRegistry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF
- MA)/Departmentof Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).
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