*We are offering up to a $500 hiring bonus to all direct care staff successfully hired.
Benefit eligible at 21+ hrs/wk. Flexible schedule available for first, second, and third shift.
Must have valid drivers license and good driving history. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be able and willing to drive all program vehicles. Successful candidate must pass CORI/SAFIS and Driver History screen.
Direct Care Staff provide support services directly to adult individuals in the day program, at their places of employment, and/or in their residences. Assists in the implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals including learning routines of daily living, facilitating inclusion in the workforce, and driving individuals to/from employment sites, programs, and residences.
Essential Duties:
· Assist in the implementation of individual service plans and behavior intervention plans.
· Maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating program environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards consumer needs and interests.
· Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed.
· Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and individuals meetings if requested to do so by administration.
· Drive program van and/or personal vehicle as needed for community activities and transport.
· Accurately completes documentation of progress notes, medication logs, and incident reports in accordance with DDS requirements.
· Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines.
· Shows respect and compassion for all members of the program including consumers, families, staff, and other community members.
· Provide individualized support to consumers, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting.
· Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual consumers.
· Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
· Maintains professional boundaries with families and consumers.
· Administer medications in accordance with MAP requirements.
· Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.
Work Location: Multiple Locations in Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven area.
EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Support: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR / First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person