Direct Care Professional Full Time
About the role
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Department
Residential Services
Location
Taunton, MA
Shift
Any
Worker Category
Full Time
Total number of hours
Vary
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily activities
- Ensure a structured routine
- Support individual community outings
- Meal preparation
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Personal care
- Medical appointments
- Medication distribution
Qualifications
- Be a compassionate person and enjoy making a difference in someone's life
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- A qualifying criminal background check and driving record
- Valid drivers license; Use of your personal vehicle
- A TB screening and Physical is required upon hire and a TB update every two years after
Benefits
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Wellness Activities and initiatives
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
- FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center on Site
- Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
- Free Financial Planning/Analysis
- Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Financial Support with Monthly Student Loan Payments
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Financial support with monthly student loan payments
- Reimbursement for C.N.A. Training and Licensing
- FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Degree Completion Incentive
What do I need to join the team?
- Be a compassionate person and enjoy making a difference in someone's life
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- A qualifying criminal background check and driving record
- Valid drivers license; Use of your personal vehicle
- A TB screening and Physical is required upon hire and a TB update every two years after
What Does the Job Entail?
You will be part of a team supporting adults with development disabilities in a residential program. Direct Care Professionals provide assistance with daily activities and ensure a structured routine that includes:
- Individual community outings
- Meal preparation
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Personal care
- Medical appointments
- Medication distribution
Community Outings
- The Movies
- Shopping
- Going to Dinner
- Baseball Game
- Bowling
About People Incorporated
People Incorporated is a forward-thinking human service Agency staffed by caring people who are proud to create opportunities for children, adults, and families throughout the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. We strongly believe in our mission, enormously respect the efforts of the people we employ and will continue to work tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.
Qualifications for Applicants
- Candidates with an interest in CNA, PCA and HHA type work are encouraged to apply
- Students in Human Services, Psychology, and Sociology programs are encouraged to apply
- (Note that we offer tuition Assistance)
Equal Opportunity Employer
People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agencys success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.
Company Information
UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCY
Contact Information
To learn more about People Incorporated please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org