104-11 Direct Support Professional

About the role

This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can.
• Supporting household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc...
• Aiding in attending medical appointments, banking, becoming active members of the community, attending outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines.
• Providing paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training.
• Maintaining certifications, complying with Agency policies, and following DDS regulations/policies.
• Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed above, and ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Variety of interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of sick time
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Tuition Remission
• Supportive and encouraging working environment

Pay

$17.50-$19 (Paid Training!)

Schedule

Mon, Weds, Friday 12p-3p

Location

Southbridge, MA