Team Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

Welcome to Becket Community Services!

Becket Community Services is a nonprofit provider of individualized, community-based residential, behavioral health, and support programs for people of all ages and abilities, especially those with complex medical or behavioral health needs. Committed to keeping individuals connected to their communities and close to home, Becket Community Services partners with families, care systems, and local supports to promote independence, inclusion, and long-term well-being through personalized services across multiple states.

MAP CERTIFICATION REQUIRED!

Openings

• Team Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) - MAP Cert Required!

Compensation

$20-$22/Hr Plus Excellent Benefits Package!

Location: Southwick, MA

Work Environment: Group Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and have a HS Diploma or GED.

What We Offer (full-time)

• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Paid Life Insurance
• Full Dental Insurance
• Excellent Health Insurance
• Matching Retirement Plan (403B)
• Education Opportunities for Qualified Candidates
• Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)

Why Choose Becket Community Services?

• Too many of us walk around wishing we could make a difference!
• We've accepted that unfulfilling, dead end jobs are the norm.
• Don't believe that for one minute!
• You deserve to feel great about your accomplishments!
• At Becket Community Services, we've curated some of the best residential group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in the country.
• As an agency, we are known for being the best at promoting from within and offering every employee ongoing opportunities for growth and advancement in their career.

We Have The Training You Need

We have carefully developed our employee orientation, professional development and agency advancement program to help you create the career you desire. All of our managers provide support, supervision and training that is directly tailored to your needs on any given day. Our highly-trained team of professionals are here to mentor you, challenge you, and help you grow so that you can best support each and every client and ultimately take control of your career.

What Does a DSP Do?

• Provide supervision and mentoring to clients, including role modeling appropriate behavior, redirection and crisis management
• Teach daily living skills, meal preparation, hygiene practices, recreational & social activities
• Help improve client's social skills, interpersonal skills, life and coping skills through the development of respectful & positive relationships
• Be a positive role model to help shape growth and build trust
• Be their first line of support to provide emotional stability during moments of crisis

Hiring Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license required & 21+ years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks

Opportunities for Career Growth

• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits (for full time employees), overtime, and vacation time.*
• We promote from within; many of our Managers & Directors began as a DSP
• Ongoing training options to further your education, skills & experience in the field
• Flexibility to lead initiatives and bring your personal experience & passions to work

GET STARTED TODAY!

Want to apply? Here's the plan

• Submit your resume
• We'll reach out and schedule a virtual interview
• Get started on the first day of your best new career!

Questions About Applying?

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