Direct Care Worker

Almadan Inc.; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

A community support service provider in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct support care to individuals in community settings. The role involves ensuring health and safety, promoting independence, and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience with the DMH/DDS population. A valid driver’s license is required, along with a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with DMH/DDS individual population preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, assistance, and support to individuals.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals receiving services.
• Assist individuals in daily living skills and activities.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To provide direct support care to individuals residing in community‑based settings. To ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living. To include but not limited to community integration, health and wellness, skill development, and successful goal achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services.
• Ability to physically assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills.
• Review and complete all required daily documentation.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks and cleaning of residence to include laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, and snow shoveling; ensuring to engage individuals within the residence in these tasks when appropriate.
• Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy.
• Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, MAP as well as any required site‑specific trainings.
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with agency policy and procedure manual in addition to state regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory staff meetings in accordance with agency policy.
• Attend and participate in meetings identified by the direct supervisor.
• Participate in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager.
• Ensure implementation of provider support strategies outlined in individuals’ ISPs.
• Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Consistently uphold Almadan principles outlined in the agency code of conduct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma; 1 year of experience working with DMH/DDS individual population preferred; Must be 18+ years of age; Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to remain on site.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach to file Crisis Management/De‑escalation (Training Provided).