Paraprofessional-Taunton

About the role

The Day Habilitation program at People, Incorporated is seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week, Paraprofessional to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily schedule as written by the Program Director or Coordinator.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals as requested.
• Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, signs of illness, or injury.
• Ensure individuals are actively engaged in assigned activities.
• Ensure all protocols are followed, including toileting, dining, dietary, PICA, behavior guidelines, seizures and safety, and other activities.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED (preferred but not required).
• One-year experience in a health care, mental health or developmental disability field (preferred but not required).
• Ability to escort, assist and/or transport program participants.
• Ability to work with mental health and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.

Benefits

At People, Incorporated, you will find a supportive and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and community involvement. Benefits include:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• 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