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Direct Care Hiring Event - Thursday, 10/15/26

$20 per hour

Center for Human Development

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Meadows Home

Center for Human Development, (CHD), will be hosting a hiring event on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 11am-2pm. We are seeking experienced Direct Care staff to work in small residential group homes within our Meadows Homes located in Southwick, MA. We work with adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities. Each home has between 2-5 residents. We assist residents with a variety of tasks of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, going out to appointments, community outings, giving medications, and help with all levels of personal care needs like showering and toileting.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
  • Support individuals with behavioral challenges using positive, person-centered approaches.
  • Promote independence, community engagement, and skill development.
  • Administer medications and follow individualized care plans (training provided as required).
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
  • Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members.

What We're Looking For:

  • Individuals who are comfortable providing personal care assistance.
  • Experience supporting people with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges is preferred.
  • A patient, compassionate, and professional approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Requirements:

  • Candidates should have a valid driver's license (all drivers under the age of 21 must have 1 years of driving history)
  • Previous experience working with individuals that have medical and/or behavioral complexities highly preferred.
  • Willingness to provide personal care to residents served
  • Those holding CPR/First Aid and MAP certification a plus.

We have full-time, part-time and per-diem openings with all shifts available. Apply now to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to join the team.

Current Openings:

  • Overnight (Thursday-Saturday): 30 hours, full-time
  • First Shift: 32 hours
  • Part-Time First Shift: 18 hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM and Tuesday-Saturday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM: 40 hours
  • Friday-Saturday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM: 16 hours

Pay rate - $20/hour. All qualified candidates will be called after applying to schedule a reserved interview time to meet with a hiring manager with potential for an on-the-spot job offer!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Center for Human Development
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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