"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank

At Pathlight, you can start changing the lives of people with disabilities in no time. Do you love direct care but want to utilize your supervisory skills and potential? We are looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals to step into DSP4 and DSP5 roles. As an Assistant Program Manager, you will assist the Program Manager to oversee and support the development and direction of the direct support professional staff. Our goal is to help residents in our group homes live a connected, joy-filled life. And it's even more rewarding than you can imagine. Join our team of dedicated, skilled, forward-thinking employees and start improving the world today! The ideal candidate, will have previous experience working with individuals with complex behavioral needs. CPR, First Aid, MAP and Safety training certifications a plus! Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.

Location: Holyoke, MA

DSP4 Rate: $20.99

Schedule: 38 hours -Full time

Sunday 9:00a-4:00p

Monday 9:00a-4:00p

Tuesday 3:00p-9:00p

Wednesday 2:00p-11:00p

Saturday 9:00a-6:00p

Don't forget to ask about our competitive hiring and retention bonus where you can earn up to $2500.00 (in select locations) in your first year with Pathlight.

We also offer an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, Verizon discount and AAA membership to name a few.

Knowledge and experience required:

• Knowledge of Human Services field, direct care services, individuals with developmental disabilities, basic teaching instruction requiring some advanced skills knowledge.
• Diversified duties involving an intensive knowledge of general health care and the use of a wide range of procedures. Requires the use of judgment in the lead and coordination of services for assigned program, and in the determination of the best actions to be taken within the limits of accepted practice.
• Work with confidential data such as employee and client records which if disclosed, could have significant internal effect or minor external effect.
• Plus, additional specialized training including requirements for basic First Aid, Fire Safety, CPR, Human Rights, Medication Administration, etc.
• Advancement in DSP roles with demonstrated competencies through completion of division and agency trainings as determined by the division requirements and the needs of the program site.

Hiring requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Acceptable CORI
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Thorough knowledge of a specialized field such as human services or general health care involving skills knowledge and the application of basic theory, equal to 2 years college.

Apply Now online.

Prefer a paper application? Stop by our office to complete an application.

Springfield office is located: 220 Brookdale Dr. Springfield, MA

Pathlight has demonstrated a commitment to issues of diversity. We welcome all applicants.