DSP

In Flight Inc.; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

In Flight, Inc in Great Barrington, MA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with IDD in residential settings. You will support daily living activities, nutrition, safety, and community integration while following care plans and agency policies.

We offer flexible shifts including weekends, with pay between $20.25 and $22.75 per hour for 30–40 hour weeks, and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions. Certification and driver eligibility required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be med certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to keep the $20.25 rate.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight Orientation located in Red Hook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of people in the program.
• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation in a timely fashion and ensure implementation of staff service actions.
• Provides nutritious, balanced meals based on the house menu. Encourage and assist individuals to participate in shopping and food preparation.
• Complete daily routines regarding chores, housekeeping, maintenance of ADL kits, and active treatment.
• Implement community integration and involvement based on the Residential Habilitation plans.
• Ensure residence is maintained with high cleanliness and respect for residents.
• Address all crisis situations and medical emergencies per policy.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor and/or Executive Director.

Skills

Documentation

Computer skills

Observational skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DSP

In Flight, Inc Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Be part of a workplace where your ideas matter, your hard work is recognized, and every shift offers the chance to make someone’s day brighter. Including YOU!

Want a work life balance? At In Flight, we provide a schedule that helps manage the important things that matter to you. We offer split shifts! You do not have to work an entire weekend.

Need Saturday off take the Front End Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday- Wednesday 3pm-11pm.

Need Sunday off take the back end Thursday and Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm.

Need an overnight we have those too. 11pm-9am. Per diem we’ve got you covered too.

Our shifts are:

• 30 hours
• 38 hours
• 40 hours

$20.25- $22.75 * Must be med certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to keep $20.25 rate Taconic receives a higher rate.

Increases based on:

• Experience- $0.25- $1.00
• Education- $0.50- $1.50

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of people in the program


• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation in a timely fashion and ensure implementation of staff service actions.


• Provides nutritious, balanced meals based on the house menu. Encourage and assist individuals to participate in shopping and food preparation


• Complete daily routines regarding chores, housekeeping, maintenance of ADL kits, and active treatment. Alert Residence Manager when more ADL or program supplies are needed.


• Implement community integration and involvement based on the Residential Habilitation (Res Hab) plans of everyone.


• Ensure that the residence is maintained with a high level of cleanliness and respect for the people that reside there.


• Address all crisis situations, and medical emergencies in accordance with agency policy


• Upon completion of the medication administration course, Maintains Med Certification and dispenses medications as assigned.


• Assist with personal care and health-related needs. Comply with the guidance provided by the Supervisor, Residence Manager, and the Nursing Department.


• Assist with maintenance of residence files and inventories as needed.


• Will implement all Behavioral Management progress and required.


• Represent the agency in a positive manner to other staff, agencies, the community, service providers, and on the internet including email and social media sites.


• Comply with and implement practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.


• Provide transportation to and assist with medical appointments and lab work. Provide transportation to and from activities which are person centered including church, home visits, individual and group outings.


• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by supervisor(s) and/or Executive Director or their designee.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Required- High School Diploma or GED


• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.


• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.


• Attend In Flight Orientation located in Red Hook.

Skills

• Ability to document and track information.


• Computer proficiency


• Strong observational and feedback skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication


• Organizational

Qualities/Traits

• Integrity and honesty


• Professionalism


• Empathetic and compassionate


• Patience and respectfulness

Benefits

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform any other tasks/duties deemed necessary by the supervisor. This position may be required to work beyond scheduled hours, as assigned, to ensure adequate staff coverage. Staff will time to time be mandated to work above and beyond your standard shift.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The employee is required to successfully complete several agency trainings, including but not limited to crisis intervention and prevention training, Medication Administration, PR/First Aid, Driver Certification and Behavior Management. Upon hire and as required through certification standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Salary Information

$20.25 - $22.75Hourly Wage