Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Per Diem (All Shifts)
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Per Diem, All Shifts
Location: Boston, MA and Surrounding Areas | Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed, All Shifts
Join our Team
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you value flexibility and a diverse range of work experience? If so, Arbor Associates invites you to join our dedicated team!
At Arbor Associates, we are not just about staffing — we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. For nearly 40 years, we've been a trusted leader in Southern New England, connecting compassionate caregivers with meaningful opportunities that make a real difference every day.
We're seeking dependable, mission-driven Direct Support Professionals in and around Boston, MA and the surrounding communities. This role puts you in control:
- Build your own schedule — work when it works for you
- Pick up last-minute shifts and potentially earn incentives
- Experience a variety of settings — schools, group homes, and day programs
- Grow your career in human services
- Make a meaningful impact every single day
A Direct Support Professional empowers individuals with disabilities or special needs to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You'll serve as an advocate, mentor, and companion — helping individuals build life skills, achieve personal goals, and maintain their dignity and autonomy.
What You'll Do
- Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and feeding
- Assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment
- Support health and wellness, including medication administration (if certified), monitoring health conditions, documenting observations, and accompanying individuals to medical appointments
- Encourage community participation and social interaction, helping individuals build relationships and develop social skills
- Promote independence and life skills development, including budgeting, cooking, and use of public transportation
- Maintain clear and timely documentation, accurately recording services provided, health updates, and progress toward individual goals
- Collaborate with program staff, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring effective communication throughout each shift
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered environment, upholding dignity, cultural sensitivity, and individual preferences at all times
- Follow all program policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in every assignment
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months of experience in direct care or human services, or in a comparable role such as CNA, HHA, PCA, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Worker, or Caregiver
- Personal or professional caregiving experience, including caring for a family member or friend with disabilities or health needs, considered
- Current CPR/First Aid certification; MAP certification preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass all required background checks
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift and/or move individuals or objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
- Ability to stand for extended periods and participate in indoor and outdoor activities
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel to accommodate client needs
- Physical interventions such as restraint, lifting, and carrying may be required depending on assignment
Why You'll Love Working with Arbor Associates - Nearly 40 Years of Experience — we know how to support our staff and help them succeed
- Flexible Scheduling — you're in control of your availability
- Competitive Pay — our rates reflect your skills and experience
- Variety of Assignments — diverse clients and settings across Greater Boston and beyond
- 24/7 Availability — our team is on call around the clock to support you
- 4-Hour Cancellation Policy — if a shift is canceled late, you receive 4 hours of pay
- Career Pathing — training, certifications, and opportunities for advancement
- Benefits — available for those consistently working full-time hours
- Tailored Training — we ensure you're prepared for every program you support
- Transparent Communication — prompt, clear, and honest at every step
- Supportive, Respectful Culture — at Arbor, we're more than coworkers; we're a team
- Dedicated Support — a dedicated point of contact at every stage
Arbor Associates serves Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and are committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive.
Meet Your Recruiter
Human Resources Manager
Judith Saraf joined Arbor in 2023 as the Human Resources Manager, responsible for overseeing HR functions and teams. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Plymouth State University and brings with her over 27 years of Human Resources related experience and knowledge working in the healthcare and hospitality fields. Judith has assisted companies streamline and implement HRIS systems, lead organizations through the shift to consumer driven health plans, executed talent management strategies including recruitment and retention initiatives and has many years of experience with internal employee and labor relations. She has a passion for employee engagement with creative programs and is one of many things she looks forward to bringing to the Arbor team. When not at work, she enjoys painting, and spending time with her husband and 3 sons. Judith also enjoys volunteering with “A Wish Come True” - a nonprofit that delivers wishes to critically ill children in Southeastern MA and Rhode Island.