Join the Team
Are you looking for a career in human services that's meaningful and lets you have a direct impact on people's lives?
Every Job at WSC Matters
A 250-person team built around the people we serve
Walnut Street Center has empowered adults with intellectual disabilities for more than 55 years. From Direct Support Professionals to administrative staff, our team builds connections with the people we serve through home management, community outings, and meaningful daily activities. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion — and to growing the careers of the people who choose to grow with us.
Roles at WSC
Direct support, community-based work, and administrative careers — all in service of empowering adults with intellectual disabilities.
Direct Support Professional
Work directly with individuals in our residential and day programs — building daily living skills, supporting health and safety, and helping people pursue their goals.
Community Support Worker
Support people in varied daily activities — home management, community outings, volunteering, and connection-building across Greater Boston.
Administrative & Operations
Clinical, training, finance, HR, and operations roles that keep our 17 residences and day programs running.
Walnut Street Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, training, or promotion on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits & Perks
We invest in our team with comprehensive benefits and the flexibility to make WSC a long-term career.
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Dental Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Pre-Tax MBTA Passes
Movie & Verizon Discounts
Flexible Schedules
Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday, & Personal Time
Retirement Plan + Employer Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Direct Support Professionals Training
Training that goes well beyond compliance
We invest deeply in our staff. A substantial portion of training is online with live components for hands-on skill-building and discussion. After general orientation, every staff member completes site-specific job shadowing and training tailored to the people they'll support.
New Hire Orientation
- People Supported: intellectual disability overview, relationship building, positive behavior supports, documentation
- Rights: human rights, mandated reporting, confidentiality, HIPAA
- Human Resources: worker safety, harassment prevention, cultural diversity, union orientation
- Health & Safety: fire safety, CPR / First Aid, medication administration, infectious disease control, defensive driving
Ongoing Curriculum
- Crisis Prevention
- Advocacy
- Documentation
- Health and Safety
- Empowering Individuals
- Communication
- Assessment and Behavior
- Community Supports
- Vocational / Educational Support
Questions about training? Reach out to Michael Santasieri, Director of Quality Assurance and Training — msantasieri@wscinc.org · 617.629.3552
Hear From Our Team
"WSC prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion — and you can feel it in the work and in the team."
Bernonde Oscar
Residential DSP · 6 years with WSC
"I've grown personally and professionally here, with the truest, best, genuine, and most helpful co-workers."
Karina Nesmachnov
Day Program DSP · 6 years with WSC
Current Vacancies
We are always seeking human service professionals to work directly with adults with intellectual disabilities in our many program sites across the Greater Boston area.
Upcoming Job Fairs & Networking Events
June
18
Community Work Services Career Fair
174 Portland Street, Boston · RSVP via email for directions and details
Ready to Apply?
1
Browse Open Positions
Find a role that fits your goals, schedule, and the population you'd like to support.
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Submit Your Application
Tell us a bit about yourself and your availability — it takes about 5 minutes.
3
Interview & Onboard
Meet the team, finalize details, and begin paid training tailored to your role.