DIRECT CARE 2

Road To Responsibility, Inc.; Whitman (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $2,500

Job summary

Road To Responsibility, Inc. seeks a dedicated staff member to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will manage case notes, assessments, and service plans, coordinating with the Residential Manager.

Responsibilities include writing reports, participating in meetings, and implementing behavior plans. A valid driver’s license and ability to transport are required, with occasional off-site shifts and medical appointment coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred field study in human services.
• Education related to psychology, social work or similar field.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive as required.
• Completion of mandated trainings including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Write monthly progress notes, assessments, and objectives for reviews.
• Attend meetings and chart data from programs regarding individuals.
• Assist with development of behavior plans or interventions.
• Instruct and supervise individuals in community living per support plans.
• Administer medications as required per procedures.
• Maintain residence and yard in clean, orderly condition.
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments and transportation needs.
• Provide transportation as needed and cover shifts off-site when required.
• Adhere to RTR policies and ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education in psychology / social work / special education or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet use

Job description

RTR is offering a $2,500 Sign on Bonus for New Full Time Hires!

Work in conjunction with Residential Manager to provide support, evaluation and treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. Responsible for case management duties for assigned caseload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Write monthly progress notes, Individual Support Plans, assessments and objectives for annual reviews, and all other paperwork related to caseload as requested by Residential Manager.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and chart data collected from programs regarding individual(s).
• Assist with development of behavior plans or other intervention strategies.
• Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan and record data on all instructional programs.
• Implement all behavior plan interventions as assigned. These behavioral interventions may include physical restraint.
• Maintain valid Driver’s License and provide transportation as required by program.
• Assist individuals in scheduling and attending medical appointments and appropriately document. This may include covering shifts off-site, any hospital stays (i.e., Boston).
• Administer medications, as required, in accordance with medication administration procedures.
• Assist and support individuals as needed with scheduling and attending social and leisure activities such as: family gatherings, religious celebrations, community events, and social gatherings.
• Maintain residence and yard in clean, orderly condition as outlined by Manager. This may include: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, laundry, and keeping lawn clear of trash and debris. Also responsible for keeping steps, walks, paths and ramps clear.
• Actively assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc.
• Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc.
• Adhere to all established lines of communication, dress in a professional manner and represent a positive and proactive attitude with coworkers, families and referral agencies.
• Responsible for writing reports, including daily shift reports, and other required documentation utilizing professional and appropriate documentation skills.
• Attend all required meetings, and adhere to all program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required, including other programs.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety
• Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures.
• Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education related to a field such as: psychology, social work, special education, or related human service work preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Language Skills

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.