Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence & Care

Arcnbc; Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Retirement 403(b)

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Pet Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

The Arc of Bristol County is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Dighton, MA to assist individuals with daily living activities, health and safety, and independence within their homes and communities. The role requires effective communication and reliability in documentation.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. Schedule offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with MAP and non-MAP pay rates depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of TB screening and testing.
• Completion of Physical including transportation/transfer addendum.
• Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide services including his or her family.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal care and nutrition supports and in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday independence within their homes and communities by assisting with light household duties including cooking, laundry and shopping.
• Provides transportation as needed or transport individuals in agency vehicle.
• Responsible for completion of necessary documentation including time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports, data tracking, etc., in a timely manner.
• Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and their families.
• Participates in routine established for the house.
• Presents professionally and follows established dress code.
• Participate in cross training of houses, as assignments may change due to programmatic need.
• Represent The Arc of Bristol County/proAbility's mission, philosophies and Code of Ethics in a positive and supportive manner within the community and with the individuals and families we support.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the individuals, their families/guardians, as well as other businesses and social service agencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Bristol County is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Dighton, MA to assist individuals with daily living activities, health and safety, and independence within their homes and communities. The role requires effective communication and reliability in documentation.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. Schedule offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with MAP and non-MAP pay rates depending on qualifications.