NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Chelsea, Massachusetts
The Residential Support Specialist will provide direct care to individuals in a residential setting, assisting with daily living activities and implementing individual treatment plans. They will also engage residents to improve their health and wellness and promote community involvement.
North Suffolk is looking for Direct Support Professionals and Residential Support Specialists to join our team!
These team members provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting.
Direct Support Professionals are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while Residential Support Specialists work with individuals with various mental health related diagnoses.
As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work in our residential homes.
Full and part time day, evening and overnight positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, East Boston, Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift.
$20 per hour.
$2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in any related field preferred.
Experience:
Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons OR
Experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting OR
Experience working with a population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Skills:
Must have valid Driver’s license.
Must be or able to become MAP certified.
Must be or able to become CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. Candidates should have zero to six years of related experience in direct support or mental health settings.
Market context
Residential Support Specialist roles in Massachusetts are typically driven by ongoing demand for direct care staff in community-based and residential settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, and readiness to earn MAP and CPR/First Aid certifications, while a bachelor’s degree may strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight any direct care experience and your willingness to complete required certifications.
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