Direct Care Professional-Residential Weekends

Direct Care Professional

$1,000 New Hire Bonus*

The direct care professional provides direct care and skill training to individuals in a residential setting to support daily living and social skills. The DCP provides assistance with personal care, medication administration, implementing approved treatment plans, preparing meals, attending recreational activities, exploring the community and general companionship.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school degree or GED. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred, but not required. We will train the right people!
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and support body weight of any program individual with the assistance of another employee.
• Valid Driver's License, good driving record and a willingness to use agency vehicle in the course of employment.

MAP Certification will be required within the first 6 months of hire.

Benefits:

• Generous vacation, personal and sick time available to all full and part time employees.
• Employer paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Health and Dental Insurance with employer paying a substantial portion of the cost.
• 403B retirement plan with employer match.
• Company scholarship program and tuition remission programs
• $1,000.00 New Hire Bonus offered after successful 90-day introductory period

COVID-19 considerations:

• Virtual, Phone or in-person interviews begin the hiring process
• Increased sanitation measures in all programs and group homes
• Full PPE provided to all positions

Hours available: Evenings- 3:00pm to 11:00pm and Overnights 11:00pm to 9:00am; Saturday and Sunday only: Day 9:00am to 3:00pm

Who we are:

The Price Center is a non-profit human service organization in Newton Highlands. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in their living, social and work communities.

*Terms and conditions apply.