Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Group Home Setting - Job Details

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Group Home Setting

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a well-respected organization in Western Massachusetts to hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for full-time and part-time opportunities in a group home setting.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with disabilities while working with a supportive and mission-driven team.

Position Overview

Locations: Adams, North Adams, Clarksburg, Pittsfield, Williamstown, West Stockbridge
Setting: Group Home
Duration: 13-week assignment with strong potential for extension
Schedule: All shifts available (full-time & part-time)
Pay Rate: $20/hour (plus $200 incentive bonus)

Role Summary

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands-on care and daily living support to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. This is a highly interactive role that requires compassion, reliability, and a willingness to assist with personal care and household responsibilities.

You will play a key role in promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for the individuals you support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed
Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
Support individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Encourage independence, personal growth, and skill development
Facilitate community outings and recreational activities
Follow care plans and document services accurately

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older
Reliable transportation required
High school diploma/GED or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Comfortable providing direct personal care, including toileting assistance
Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

Why Join Amergis?

Flexible scheduling options
Opportunity for extensions and long-term placement
Meaningful, hands-on work that makes a difference
Support from an experienced healthcare staffing team

Apply / Contact

For more information or to apply, please reach out:

Adam Harrington
Business Development Manager | Government Services
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
781-400-8053
adharring@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Group Home Setting

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