Direct Support Professional - Yard Service - Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:00pm-30 hours

About the role

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a non-profit organization supporting adult individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities by providing them with Residential, Vocational, Recreation and Day Support Services. BARC is currently seeking professional, caring, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our Yard Service Program.

Responsibilities

• Ability to use lawn maintenance machinery, work outdoors for extended periods of time and move supplies/equipment.
• Ability to drive with and back up a medium sized trailer.
• Provide professional customer support for our yard service clients.
• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and experiences by working on their individual goals and plans.
• Provide safe and nurturing environment where Individuals are treated with dignity, respect, can exercise their rights and responsibilities and are protected from abuse or neglect.
• Aid in identifying and providing opportunities for learning new skills and independence working with each individuals’ goals and plans.
• Electronically record daily activities maintaining confidentiality and complying with all policies and procedures to protect the identity, medical, HIPPA information.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record back 3 years, and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
• Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Paid training and education including required CPR and PMT.
• Staff recognition and appreciation.