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Shore Educational Collaborative
Direct Support Staff
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$38,525 / year median in Massachusetts
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Support Staff Shore Educational Collaborative - 3.2 Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time $20 - $23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Pension plan Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Activities of daily living (ADL) training Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Caregiving High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Disability services experience Full Job Description Direct Service Specialist positions are available in Shore's Adult Services Programs in Woburn, Chelsea and Peabody. This position pays a minimum of $20/hr, up to $23 , based on years of experience in a direct care role. Great benefits! Paid time off and two additional weeks of paid program closure (week between Christmas and New Year's Day and a week in July). Day Shift and No weekends. Annual pay increases. Participation in the Massachusetts State Retirement System's pension plan (more information here: https://www.mass.gov/retirement-information-for-active-members-msrb) You will directly work with a warm, interesting, and fun-loving group of individuals with developmental disabilities in an active day services setting. You'll lead and help individuals to participate in activities that center around building life, social, community, and therapeutic skills that meet their personal goals. Individuals have a broad range of abilities and some need staff assistance for dining and personal care activities, others for developing coping and self-expression strategies. Our programs operate during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with no on-call, night, or weekend obligations. If you're just out of school or have never worked in human services, this rewarding job may be the first step in your new career. If you're an experienced human service professional, you may find the change, challenge, and teamwork you've been looking for at Shore. We provide plenty of training that will build your skills and confidence, alongside co-workers who are available to assist. Ideal candidates are dependable, like working with people, and have the energy to commit to a meaningful job. High school diploma or equivalent required. Driver's license preferred. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to assist people with physical disabilities in daily living activities and to participate in the training and implementation, if necessary, of behavior support interventions.