Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Groden Center·Taunton, Massachusetts

$20 - $22/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional (DSP) · $20 - $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-46% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Massachusetts ($37.25/hr, n=612)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 612 posted dental roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 46% below the Massachusetts median for dental roles.

The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on, person-centered care and supervision to residents in a group home setting. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral interventions, assisting with daily living tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunity Available in Taunton, MA!

Opening: Thursday; 10:00PM- 8:00AM

**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Halcyon to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Halcyon family!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting.

We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life.

You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work.

You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents.

DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager and others to support four female residents in our home.

Benefits

for Part-Time Staff:

401K with Company Match
Low staffing ratios
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed

Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
High School diploma
Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
Basic computer skills
Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license for at least three years and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds are required.

high school
Documentation
CPR
Communication skills
First aid
Person-centered care
Medication administration
Basic computer skills
Role modeling
Direct support
Behavioral intervention
Job coaching
Safety care

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $22/hr
Location: Taunton, Massachusetts
Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

DSP roles remain steady in Massachusetts

Direct Support Professional roles in Massachusetts are typically in steady demand because agencies need staff to support daily living, community access, and consistent care coverage. These jobs can be competitive when schedules, training, and team fit matter, so review shift expectations and any required certifications before applying. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing openings; note that internal mobility rules may apply unless you are making an in-program, same-role shift change handled with management and HR.