Direct Care Professional IS42

Peopleinc Fr; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

4 weeks accrued paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) savings plan

Wellness Activities and initiatives

Select employee discounts through Life

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

FREE Life and Long-term Disability Ins

Short-term Disability Insurance

Public Services Student Loan Forgivene

Financial Support with Monthly Student

Job summary

Peopleinc Fr in Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Care Professional for our Individual Supports program. This part-time role supports adults with developmental disabilities in their homes, implementing individualized plans and promoting health, safety and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include community outings, meal prep, medication documentation, appointments, and facilitating daily living activities with compassion.

Qualifications

• Be compassionate and enjoy making a difference in someone’s life.
• A high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• A qualifying background check and driving record; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in individuals’ homes.
• Implement individualized programs per Individual Service Plans and ensure health and safety.
• Facilitate daily living activities and supervise housekeeping measures.
• Coordinate medical appointments and document medications as required.
• Provide community outings and assist with meals and finances where needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Care Professional - Individual Supports - Part Time

$20.00 / hour
$21.00 / hour (after one year of benefit eligible employment)

Schedule: Sunday 8am-8pm, Friday 12pm-8pm

Looking for a fulfilling career while making a positive impact in the lives of others?

Do you want a workplace where you can have passion behind what you do and the people you serve?

For employees working in benefit eligible positions only

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Financial Support with Monthly Student Loan Payments

What do I need to join the team?

• Be a compassionate person and enjoy making a difference in someone’s life
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• A qualifying criminal background check and driving record
• Valid driver’s license

Individual Supports

Our Individual Support Program is looking for compassionate people to serve as an IS Counselor providing premier services to the individuals in our care.

What does the job entail?

You’ll be supporting adults with development disabilities in Individuals' home. Individual Support Counselors implements individualized programs as specified in Individual Service Plans, provides for individuals’ health and welfare, and ensures general cleanliness and safety in individuals’ homes.

• Providing Individual community outings
• Encourage rapport with local resources
• Instruct and assist with meal preparation
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Instruct and physically assist with housekeeping activities
• Medical appointments
• Administer and documentation of medication and/or monitor medical health
• Assist with financial managementEnsure home is safe

What are Community Outings?

As a Individual Support provider you will provide opportunities for individuals to integrate into the community and enjoy outings that interest them. Examples of some outings are:

• The Movies
• Shopping
• Going to Dinner
• Baseball Game
• Bowling

Have Questions?

Feel free to call us with any questions you may have. Our Human Resources department is available Monday –Friday from 8:00-4:00pm EST. We can be reached at 508-679-5233