Direct Care Professional in Waltham, Massachusetts at Opportunities for Inclusion Inc

Are you looking for a career where your work truly changes lives? We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Direct Care Professional to join our team and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their full potential.

In this position, you aren’t just "doing a job"—you are an advocate, a supporter, and a vital part of a team that creates meaningful progress. You will help individuals build essential life skills, foster independence, and ensure their human rights are upheld every single day.

1. Empowerment: Implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs), helping individuals achieve personal goals in habilitative, behavioral, and recreational areas.
2. Support & Advocacy: Assist with activities of daily living (like hygiene, budgeting, and meal prep) and ensure the voices and needs of those we serve are heard.
3. Community Engagement: Accompany individuals to appointments, work, and recreational activities, helping them stay connected to their community.
4. Team Collaboration: Work closely with our Site Manager and your fellow team members to create a safe, supportive, and efficient environment.

1. Heart & Passion: A genuine interest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Character: A demonstrated ability to maintain respectful, ethical, and empowering relationships.
3. Physical Capacity: The ability to assist and lift individuals with physical disabilities or limited mobility.
4. Reliability: Strong communication skills (written/oral) and a track record of taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
5. Certification: CPR and First Aid Certification (at hire for DDS sites, or within 30 days for others).
6. Preferred: Previous experience or education related to developmental disabilities is a plus!

If you are ready to bring your energy and compassion to a role that matters, we want to hear from you. Help us build a more inclusive, supportive community for everyone.

Join our team today and turn your passion into a purposeful career.