Individual Support Staff

Better Community Living Inc; New Bedford (MA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Better Community Living Inc. in New Bedford, MA is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to attend to the daily needs of consumers, foster independence, and support self-determination.

You will teach socialization skills and activities of daily living, including household tasks, self-care, budgeting, and community orientation. Responsibilities include recording progress notes, supervising medication administration and ensuring compliance with agency procedures.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and hold a current US driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Must be able to use a personal vehicle as needed.
• Must pass CORI check, Drug Test, and Driving Record Check.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care and MAP certification within 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis.
• Foster independence and self-determination through teaching socialization and daily living skills.
• Record data and complete progress notes, staff logs and required documentation.
• Supervise and document self-administration of medications; administer medications as prescribed.

Connaissances

Time management

Writing skills

Formation

High School/GED

Description du poste

Full job description

Key Responsibilities: Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination. Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care and hygiene; self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources. Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other ISP and program required documentation. Supervise and document self-administration of consumer medications as well as administer and document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedure Required to attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.

Working Conditions:

Physical activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc. Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally. Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc.

Required Qualifications:

High School/GED All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years and use of personal vehicle. Time management and writing skills Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check. All applicants must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months experience in human services