Direct Care Professional IS33
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This posting states $19–$20 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $20.25 an hour, the middle half $18.25–$21, across 228 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $19.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Direct Care Professional - Individual Supports - Full Time
$19.00 / hour
$20.00 / hour (after one year of benefit eligible employment)
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
Looking for a fulfilling career while making a positive impact in the lives of others?
Do you want a workplace where you can have passion behind what you do and the people you serve?
Then why the heck haven’t you applied yet?!
For employees working in benefit eligible positions only
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Wellness Activities and initiatives
- Select employee discounts through LifeMart
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Financial Support with Monthly Student Loan Payments
What do I need to join the team?
- Be a compassionate person and enjoy making a difference in someone’s life
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- A qualifying criminal background check and driving record
- Valid driver’s license
Individual Supports
Our Individual Support Program is looking for compassionate people to serve as an IS Counselor providing premier services to the individuals in our care.
What does the job entail?
You'll be supporting adults with development disabilities in Individuals' home. Individual Support Counselors implements individualized programs as specified in Individual Service Plans, provides for individuals’ health and welfare, and ensures general cleanliness and safety in individuals’ homes.
- Providing Individual community outings
- Encourage rapport with local resources
- Instruct and assist with meal preparation
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Instruct and physically assist with housekeeping activities
- Medical appointments
- Administer and documentation of medication and/or monitor medical health
- Assist with financial management
- Ensure home is safe
What are Community Outings?
As a Individual Support provider you will provide opportunities for individuals to integrate into the community and enjoy outings that interest them. Examples of some outings are:
- The Movies
- Shopping
- Going to Dinner
- Baseball Game
- Bowling
Have Questions?
Feel free to call us with any questions you may have. Our Human Resources department is available Monday –Friday from 8:00-4:00pm EST. We can be reached at 508-679-5233 and press 4 for Human Resources.
Want to learn more?
Please visit us at www.peopleinc-fr.org/career-2
People Incorporated is a forward-thinking human service Agency staffed by caring people who are proud to create opportunities for children, adults, and families throughout the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. We strongly believe in our mission, enormously respect the efforts of the people we employ and will continue to work tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.
Candidates with these qualities are encouraged to apply
Although it is not a requirement, candidates with an interest in CNA, PCA and HHA type work are encouraged to apply. Students in Human Services, Psychology, and Sociology programs are encouraged to apply. (Note that we offer tuition reimbursement!)
Join us! #peoplewithapurpose
People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.
People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org
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