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Direct Support Staff

📍 Location
Gardner
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 03, 2026

About the Role

**Overview**

**Starting Rate: $18.50/hour**

**Schedule: Friday 3-11pm and Saturday 9am-11pm**

We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential setting. If you’re ready to start—or grow! — your career in human services, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact every day.

As a Direct Support Staff, you’ll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships. In this role, you’ll assist individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, routines and community outings – while helping them build skills and independence.

Direct support professionals at Advocates enjoy a supportive environment, opportunities for advancement, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

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