Direct Support Professional
Company: Northeast Arc
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Our Burlington Home is looking for Direct Support Professionals
to join its team! Pay Rate: $ 23.50 -$24.50/hr. depending on
experience and certification (FA/CPR and MAP) Job Type: Full-Time
Awake Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm Job Summary: Northeast Arc
changes lives for people with disabilities, and we want you to join
us! We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to work
within our group homes located throughout the north shore. Direct
support professionals help the individuals we serve live inclusive
and independent lives in their homes and community. Major
Responsibilities: Provide Direct Care and support the clinical and
social needs of the individuals receiving services. Document
accurately and thoroughly including in Inter-Team Communication
Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as
outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures Provide hands-on
support at home, including individualized support in transferring,
bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and
treatments. Administer medications according to Northeast Arc
Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations. Support Drs
appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing
appropriately. Maintain a safe work environment by following
Universal Precautions, ensuring that emergency exits are clear and
accessible at all times and maintaining staffing ratios as outlined
in contracts with funding agencies and House Safety Plans.
Qualifications: A valid driver's license is required Must be able
to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend,
push wheelchairs, and provide physical intervention as necessary.
High School Diploma is required. Current CPR/FA & MAP certification
(Preferred) but not required. About Burlington Home: Come support
an amazing group of individuals in their own home. Working in
Burlington is the perfect balance of providing in-home nursing
supports while also enabling residents to go out and enjoy their
community. While many of the individuals are non-verbal, each has
their own unique and fun way of expressing themselves, some using
assistive technology. The residents love hosting movie nights with
their big projector screen, and in the summer, they enjoy
completing outdoor yard projects. Direct Support Professionals in
this home will need to provide hands-on personal care to our Female
residents.
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