Direct Care Professional IS5

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

4 weeks accrued paid time off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

FREE Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Public Services Student Loan Forginess

Job summary

Peopleinc Fr is seeking a Direct Care Professional to provide premier services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This full-time position offers $20.00 per hour, increasing to $21.00 after a year of benefit-eligible employment.

The role involves supporting individuals in their homes, implementing individualized programs, and assisting with daily living activities and community outings. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Be a compassionate person and enjoy making a difference in someone’s life.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• A qualifying criminal background check and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes.
• Implement individualized programs as specified in Individual Service Plans.
• Provide community outings for individuals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Assistance with daily living

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Care Professional - Individual Supports - Full Time

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

Schedule: Sunday 7am-7pm, Monday-Thursday 1pm-8pm

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 management
• Ensure 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