DDS Direct Support Professional Relief

Berkshire Family And Individual Resources; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Family and Individual Resources (BFAIR) in North Adams, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional Relief to support individuals with disabilities in a group home setting. You will assist with daily living tasks, personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and recreational activities, helping residents pursue independence and personal goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with community activities and covering for staff absences, while maintaining safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Min 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED or one year related field experience; basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to complete all background checks including CORI, SORI, fingerprinting, LEIE, driving record, E-Verify, physical, PPD and licensing checks.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living supports: personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and recreation.
• Help individuals become as independent as possible and meet personal goals.
• Assist with community activities and encourage community membership.
• Fill in for regular staff during time off or vacancies.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Judgement

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Adams, MA 01247

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.00 Hourly

THE BFAIR WAY – Inspiring Abilities, Creating Limitless Possibilities:

We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through a dedication to excellence; diverse service options; safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Direct Support Professional Relief is primarily responsible for providing various supports to individuals with disabilities in a group home setting. The DSPR assists individuals in all areas of daily living including personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and recreational activities. The DSPR works closely with individuals to help them to become as independent as possible and to meet their own personal goals. Also assists individuals to find and participate in community activities they enjoy while encouraging community membership as well as pursuing individual interests. The DSPR fills in for when regular staff have time off or there are open positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Min of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED or one year experience in a related field, must possess basic math (addition/subtraction) skills, ability to read & write, communicate effectively both verbally and written, ability to multi-task and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to complete all initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, Driving record, E-Verify, Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e., nursing).
• Valid US driver’s license.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain all certification needed in the program including CPR, First Aid, Safe Techniques to Avoid Restraint and Training (START), and BFAIR Human Rights Training.
• May need to attend workshops, seminars or BFAIR functions as needed for job development.