Outreach Direct Support Professional
Benefits
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services
- Able to assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills, Personal care, Maintaining a clean and safe home environment
- Review and complete all required daily documentation
- Assist Individuals to navigate services, including housing, healthcare, employment and financial resources.
- Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy
- Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, Nurses Training as well as any required site-specific trainings
- Perform job responsibilities in accordance with agency policy and procedure manual in addition to state regulations
- Attend and participate in quarterly staff meetings in accordance with agency policy
- Attend and participate in mandatory meetings identified by the direct supervisor and in accordance to agency policy
- Participate in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager;
- Ensure implementation of provider support strategies outlined in individuals’ ISPs
- Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma
- One year of experience working with the DDS/DMH population preferred
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to transport individuals
- Ensure duties and responsibilities are completed in accordance with agency policy and procedure
- Attends appropriate meetings as required
- Other job-related duties, as requested
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach
- Must be able to switch from tasks to task (flexible) during the work day and work cooperatively with Agency staff.
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Department of Mental Health (DMH)
- 24-hour supported residential programs
- Shared Living
- Community Outreach
- Additionally, the agency offers support services through a Private Pay model
- 401K with matching
- All full time employees become eligible for a 401K with matching of up to 4% at their 1 year anniversary
- Personal Time
- All full time staff get 2 days of personal time off per year
- Sick Time
- All staff can earn and use up to 40 hours of sick time per year
- Vacation Time
- 2 weeks vacation for all full time staff
- 3 weeks vacation at 5 year anniversary
- 4 week vacation at 10 year anniversary
- *We also allow unused vacation time to be bought back at 100% value!
- Health Insurance
- Affordable Medical Insurance through Health New England
- Dental Insurance
- Affordable Dental Insurance through Delta Dental
- Tuition Remission
- Tuition assistance for staff working on their Bachelor's Degree at certain MA Schools
- Verizon Discount
- All employees can receive a discount through Verizon for their personal cell phones
Outreach Direct Support Professionals Needed
Almadan Inc. has been serving individuals in the community and our residential homes since 1985, and takes pride in quality care, staff development, and a welcoming environment. We have always had a focus on inclusivity and strive for a company culture that is collaborative and transparent.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
To provide one on one direct support care to individuals who live independently and reside in community-based settings. To ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living. To include but not limited to a focus on community integration, health and wellness, and skill development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUN ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Compensation
$20.50 - $21.00 per hour
What We Do?
Almadan has provided quality, person-centered services to adults with Developmental Disabilities and various Mental Health Disorders since 1985. Almadan Inc. currently has 6 residential group homes and serves many other adults in the community.
The agency works in collaboration with:
To provide an array of specialized services, including:
Why Work Here?
Almadan Inc. has a culture of commitment to the people we serve and to our incredibly important staff. This culture is maintained by a group effort to support our individuals and each other in creative ways, build diverse teams, and to be constantly learning from each other and the individuals we serve.