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Direct Support Professional - Adult Services/Relief

Kennedy-Donovan Center
Yarmouth, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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About KDC

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrives, no matter the circumstances.

About this role:

KDC seeks a relief Direct Support Professional to facilitate and provide both direct support and case management for adults with developmental disabilities. This hybrid, flexible role floats between Community-Based Day Services (CBDS) and Individual Supports programs, supporting individuals in their homes, the community, and program settings depending on daily needs. Using a team-based approach, this role promotes growth in independent choice and decision-making, community membership, household management, relationships, and personal accomplishments.

Schedule: Flexible; weekday hours primarily, with Saturday or Sunday availability when needed

  • CBDS operates Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
  • IS operates Sunday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm

Compensation: $22–$23/hour

Location: Sandwich, MA and Yarmouth, MA (community-based; travel required)

We are looking for a team member with:

  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • ASL fluency, strongly preferred
  • Experience with and commitment to community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, required
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to meet required competency levels in Microsoft Office
  • Flexibility to float between programs and adapt to changing daily needs

The physical requirements for this role are:

  • Extensive travel required
  • Ability to meet with individuals within their homes
  • Ability to sit for moderate time periods
  • Frequent phone use required
  • Ability to use computer

In this role, you’ll get to:

  • Provide direct support to individuals in home, community, and program-based settings
  • Deliver individual supports case management, including coordination of services and community resources
  • Promote individual choice, self-expression, independence, and community inclusion based on quality service principles
  • Provide direct skill training, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention as directed by individual service plans
  • Facilitate assessment, implementation, and documentation of individual goals and treatment objectives
  • Coordinate access to needed supports, including medical providers, community services, and other natural supports
  • Support individuals in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships
  • Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community-based programming as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with KDC standards and funding agency requirements
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, and medical professionals
  • Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and supervision
  • Ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!

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