Direct Support Professional – Cape Area

AMEGO INC; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amego Inc. in Mashpee, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily routines and programs, including clinical, educational and vocational activities.

The role involves data collection, logging, team collaboration, transport duties, and adherence to safety and training requirements; drivers may be needed. Pay ranges $21.00-$25.00 per hour, with both part-time and full-time positions available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active driver’s license required.
• Previous experience preferred.
• MAP Certification noted in role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical, educational and vocational programs daily as scheduled.
• Assist individuals with daily routines and activities.
• Observe and record accurate data for programs and logs.
• Read and sign daily logs, enter updates as needed.
• Assist in transport of individuals to activities and drive company vehicles when required.
• Attend required trainings and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members, families, and caseworkers.

Skills

Data collection

Reading logs

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MAP Certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional:

Join the Amego team and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

Amego Inc. is an organization that is dedicated to supporting and empowering the individuals we serve; we offer positions that provide meaningful opportunities to make a real difference. Join our community committed to fostering independence, inclusion, and dignity. At Amego, you’ll receive the support and mentorship you need to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re eager to embark on a rewarding career path where you can truly make an impact, come join us at Amego!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting and supporting the individuals in carrying out their daily routines, their daily schedules of activities and their individual programs. The DSP is also responsible for implementing all specific clinical and educational and vocational programs. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to data collection, reading and writing in daily logs and participation in program design.

Part Time- and Full-Time positions available!

• Implementation of clinical, educational and vocational programs on a daily basis, as indicated and/or scheduled for the individuals.
• Assists in carrying out tasks and/or daily routines. Follows the established daily schedules of activities including participation in recreational activities as scheduled.
• Observes and records accurate and reliable data for programs as established in the educational plan for the individual.
• Reads the daily log for an update on the current and procedural and programmatic information. Signs off upon completion. Makes appropriate entries in the log, as needed.
• Participates with other team members in performing all tasks necessary to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Follows established cleaning schedules in the particular location.
• Reports or records repair needs when necessary. Maintains a safe environment at all times, e.g. ensure all egresses and walkways are free of snow and ice during winter months.
• Attends and participates in team meetings and other required program planning meetings.
• Maintains positive and accurate communication throughout all work responsibilities. Works as an active and constructive team member in all duties.
• Will assist in transport of individuals to activities as assigned; will be asked to drive company vehicles.
• Attends, completes, and maintains all required trainings and certifications.
• Observes and safeguards individual’s human rights.
• Assumes other specific responsibilities as deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the individuals.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all individuals and will periodically work in other program locations at the request of a manager.
• Record all necessary data. Follow principles of PBS (Positive Behavior Supports).
• Follows the appropriate chain of command, reporting all necessary information to supervisor.
• Maintains the necessary MAP Certification. Will dispense medication as needed. Follows established systems to ensure quality health care of the individuals. Responsible for maintaining all required trainings and certifications.
• Maintains good communication skills (oral and written) with co-workers, administrative staff, individuals, families and caseworkers

Pay Range: $21.00-$25.00/hr

I understand that any misrepresentation by me in this application will result in the cancellation of the application and or termination from Amego’s service if I have already been hired. I affirm that all information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge. I give Amego and its noted agents the right to investigate all references, and all other information contained in this application, unless I have specifically written otherwise. I understand that failure to provide appropriate references may result in the cancellation, or withdrawal, of any job offer. I understand that any initial offer of employment is conditional upon the results of all pre-employment protocol, satisfactory completion of all required training, and satisfactory job performance. I understand that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of wages and salary, be terminated at any time and without prior notice. I understand that no Amego representative, other than the Board of Directors, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that Amego will require a Criminal Offenses Records Investigation (Amego, Inc., has been certified by the Criminal History Systems Board to access criminal conviction data), BCI for RI Residents, Driving Record Check and documentation of eligibility for employment within the United States. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the employment relationship. Amego is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. I understand that no information from this application will be used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law

A minimum of a high School diploma or equivalency is required. Previous experience is preferred. An active and valid Driver’s license is also required.