DSP-CBDES

Northeast Arc; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Arc of Opportunity North Central Massachusetts seeks a Direct Support Professional to support participants in community programs, helping with social and life skills and inclusion.

Schedule is Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; $20/hr without MAP certification, $21/hr with MAP certification. Sign-On Bonus $3500 and Referral Bonus $1500 for current staff are offered.

Qualifications

• Communication in written and oral English is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals served.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support participants.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to and from programs using the company van.
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals served.
• Help participants increase independence and navigate the community.
• Assist with ISP/service plan goals and skill-building.
• Provide transportation to community activities and assist with safe lifts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$3500 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires!
$1500 Referral Bonus for Current Staff!

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional supports participants across community-based programs by actively connecting and engaging individuals in the community. The Support Specialist participates in a variety of structured employment and/or community-based activities to include, but not limited to, social and life skill building, health and wellness, volunteer and employment opportunities, and culture and community inclusion.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (30 hr/week)

Pay

$20/hr without MAP certification, $21/hr with MAP certification

Essential Functions

• Provide morning and afternoon transportation of program participants to and from the program using the company van
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with individuals served
• Supports participants to increase their independence while safely navigating the community
• Assists individuals with skill building and attainment of ISP/service plan goals
• Provides transportation to participants to community activities including performing safe lifts and transfers
• Complete and submit required documentation, which includes daily logs, daily production sheets, goal tracking reports, data collection and employee report of injury using computer technologies and applications for on-line submission and tracking
• Ability to access all modes of transportation including driving and public transportation
• Attend mandatory trainings and meeting as required and assigned
• Actively advocates for participants
• Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and The Way of The Arc in all interactions

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, experience in a relevant human service field preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Acceptable driving record and CORI/Fingerprint checks are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity
• Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported
• Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, bend, 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

Mental Requirements

• 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
• Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis

Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.

The Arc of Opportunity is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged.

The Arc of Opportunity North Central Massachusetts is a smoke free workplace and campus.