Direct Support Professional

Almadan Inc; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Week Vacation

1 Week Sick Time

2 Personal Days

401K with matching up to 4%

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Professional Development

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Almadan Inc is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to provide care and support to individuals in community-based settings. You will help with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure health and safety in all activities.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 18+ years of age, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation on site. Training in CPR/First Aid is expected and documentation completion is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals according to the individuals’ support plan.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence
• Review and complete daily documentation
• Provide transportation to individuals as needed
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and participate in ISP development under supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits

• 2 Week Vacation (additional week at 5 years and 10 years)
• 1 Week Sick Time
• 2 Personal Days
• Option to buy-back unused vacation time at 100% value
• 401K with matching up to 4%
• Optional Life & Accident Insurance through Colonial Life
• Professional Development Opportunities and More

Benefits

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

Benefits for Full Time Staff

• 2 Week Vacation (additional week at 5 years and 10 years)
• 1 Week Sick Time
• 2 Personal Days
• Option to buy-back unused vacation time at 100% value
• 401K with matching up to 4%
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Optional Life & Accident Insurance through Colonial Life
• Professional Development Opportunities and More

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 in 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 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)