DSP - Residential - Part-time - Weekend Availability

About the role

For more than 60 years The Arc Gloucester has provided innovative programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have made a difference in the lives of many people and are very proud of that. But it's the individuals we serve who bring our programs to life with their creativity, excitement, humor, talent, and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals and empower them to reach their fullest potential in accordance with their ISPs/IHPs
• Absorb individuals into and out of bed, van or wheelchair, to lavatory, up and down stairs, and with the activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Accompany individuals served outside the home, as a guide, companion and aide (e.g. shopping, religious activities, friends and family gatherings, etc.)
• Transport individuals served and drive agency vehicle in a safe, lawful manner
• Administer prescribed medications, using the approved medication administration policies and procedures
• Assist with purchasing, preparing, and serving food for individuals while following special prescribed diets
• Create a supportive home environment for the individual by maintaining a clean, positive, healthy, and stimulating environment while ensuring adequate supervision at all times
• Comply with supervisory directives, relevant internal and external policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Maintain daily electronic and/or written records of billable services performed
• Conduct required safety drills as directed by the Program Supervisors or their designee
• Plan and manage recreational activities of the individual’s interest level and at the individual’s pace, including organizing, implementing and participating in community activities

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), and must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current, non-probationary driver’s license with 5 points or less, and deemed acceptable to drive by The Arc Gloucester’s liability insurance company
• Maintain active CPR/First Aide certification
• Proficient in basic computer, math, reading comprehension, and verbal and written communication skills
• Must know how to cook and prepare meals
• Knowledge or experience with supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred
• Successfully pass initial and ongoing State/Federal Criminal Background checks, including Fingerprinting, CARI checks, Central Registry checks and drug screens

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, drive, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate computers, phone, and other relevant technology
• Physical duties, including but not limited to carrying, driving, general lifting (at least 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.), assisting with transferring and lifting of individuals, pushing and pulling (resistance of at least 25 lbs.), bending, twisting, squatting, cleaning, and climbing stairs