Direct Support Professional- Competitive Pay Amazing Benefits!

The Arc Of Opportunity; Hubbardston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Arc Of Opportunity is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Hubbardston, MA. The role involves implementing support plans, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance to help individuals achieve independence.

Schedule is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 3p-11p (40 hours/week). MAP certification holders earn $20.81/hr; without MAP, $21.85/hr. Benefits are included for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Superior communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Cross-functional communication with team, guardians, and agencies.
• Ability to assist individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement Individual Support Plans based on assessments, objectives, and goals.
• Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic tasks in residential programs.
• Assist with personal care needs including toileting and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and agency policies in all duties.
• Advocate for individuals served and align with agency mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional communication

Verbal and written English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Hubbardston, MA, US

30+ days ago

Salary Range: $20.81 To $21.85 Hourly

Competitive Pay. Amazing Benefits. Positive Environment!!

Supporting independence. Building trust. Changing lives. Does this describe you or the career path you want to take? Then the Direct Support Professional role is the perfect position to start your career path!

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Position Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 3p-11p (40 hr/week)

Pay: $20.81/hr with MAP certification or $21.85/hr without MAP

Direct Support Professional Essential Functions:

• Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments, objectives, and goals
• Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions associated with residential programs, including, but not limited to: shoveling snow, cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping and grounds keeping duties as assigned
• Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported
• Works closely with Residential Managers and Assistant Residential Managers in delivering service standards of excellence and ensures operational compliance within assigned programs in accordance with Federal, State and agency regulations
• Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
• Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life
• Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all required certifications
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
• Cross functional communication skills, in written and oral English, which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and employees.
• Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
• Additional duties as assigned
• Physical demands include: Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting

Direct Support Professional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health field preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Acceptable CORI/Finger printing and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
• Use of personal vehicles is required and must meet all state requirements to include valid registration, insurance, and safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; kneel, bend and carry items; and sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting
• Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform physical restraint if necessary

Direct Support Professional Mental Requirements:

• Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English
• Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis
• Computer literacy skills

For full time employees a comprehensive benefits package is available including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.

The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.

Key words: Substance abuse, mental health, direct support, aide, human services, disabilities

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 3p-11p
$20.81/hr with MAP certification or $21.85/hr without MAP