Individual Home Support Provider

About the role

The Family Advocacy and Community Education Center is seeking a caring, responsible individual to join our Individual Home Support team. The IHS staff member implements individualized programs as specified in Individual Service Plans, provides for individuals' health and welfare, and ensures general cleanliness and safety of individuals' homes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist individuals with personal hygiene, housekeeping, social skills, leisure time use, advocacy, and response to emergency situations.
• Facilitate community integration by encouraging individual preference and providing opportunities for recreation activities.
• Encourage and assist individuals to pursue relationships and develop rapport with local community resources such as banks, physicians, stores, etc.
• Instruct, assist, and teach individuals meal planning, preparation and grocery shopping; and encourage individual participation to the fullest extent.
• Maintain individuals' medical health, assist in making doctor appointments, provide transportation as needed, and advocate for individuals when necessary.
• Deal with immediate problems in the home; notify direct supervisor or the on-call supervisor.
• Assist individuals with financial management to the degree specified in the Individual Service Plan; and manage petty cash, including documenting and providing receipts for all money spent.
• Instruct and physically assist individuals with housekeeping activities on a daily and weekly basis; and promote a sense of pride and ownership in the home.
• Ensure home is safe and free of clutter and debris; and instruct individuals in fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
• Administer medication and/or monitor medication use for individuals, and document in accordance with Department of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide transportation with Agency or personal vehicle as required by supervisor.
• Implement and document individual behavior programs where applicable.
• Able to provide full physical assistance in emergencies.
• Able to transport individuals legally and safely as needed.
• Able to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Able to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Able to work and communicate with others.
• Able to provide current copy of TB assessments, and then every two years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Skill obtained through Human Rights, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR, MAP, Positive Behavioral Supports, and any site-specific certifications.
• Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
• Ability to transport individuals legally and safely as needed.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid drivers license are required.
• Ability to provide current copy of TB assessments, and then every two years.

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

Professional Developmental

• 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

Company Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

United Way Member Agency

We are committed to fostering a respectful and supportive 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 are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.