Direct Support Professional - Bilingual Spanish Speaking (3:30pm - 11:30pm)
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: Haverhill, MA (Family Shelter Setting)
Are you someone who leads with compassion, communicates effectively, and wants to make a real impact in your community? Arbor Associates is hiring a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Direct Support Professional to support individuals and families in a shelter environment in Haverhill.
This is a consistent, structured schedule where your presence and reliability truly matter.
What You’ll Do
You’ll support individuals facing homelessness by maintaining a safe, respectful environment and providing direct care to those with behavioral, mental health, or complex support needs. Strong de-escalation skills and a calm, steady presence are essential—you’ll often be the person who helps diffuse tense moments and guide individuals back to safety and stability.
This role also includes light security responsibilities, such as monitoring the space for safety and providing essential supplies—blankets, toothbrushes, food, and other basic needs—throughout your shift.
This Role Gives You the Opportunity To:
Build a career in human services
Support individuals experiencing homelessness
Make a tangible, daily impact
Why Arbor Associates?
Nearly 40 years of trusted service in Southern New England
Clear, transparent communication—no guessing games
Consistent performance reviews and real feedback
Competitive pay
Diverse assignments with reputable partners
24/7 support when you need it
Training and professional development for those who want to grow
Benefits available for full-time employees
A supportive culture built on respect, reliability, and doing the right thing
A dedicated point of contact throughout your employment
If you want steady work, a mission-driven environment, and a team that actually backs you up, this is it.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of experience in Direct Care or Human Services, or in roles like CNA, Residential Counselor, HHA, Mental Health Worker, Caregiver, PCA, or similar.
- A valid driver's license is required
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Reliable transportation.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as the role requires.
Meet Your Recruiter
Judith Saraf
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.