Member Support Professional - Easton, MA Facility

House of Possibilities Inc; Daley Corner (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Possibilities Inc in Easton, MA is seeking a dedicated Member Support Professional to help adults with disabilities participate in community and in-house activities.

You will assist with ADLs and ILS, support medication administration under MAP rules, and collaborate with the team to create weekly schedules and engage members in meaningful tasks. Must be MAP certified within 3 months and hold a valid MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background and knowledge of individuals with disabilities.
• Valid MA Driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide the support needed by guests/members to participate in community and in-house activities according to their personal needs and goals.
• Assist members with ADL’s and ILS.
• Assist members physically as needed.
• Review assigned members and review ongoing as needed.
• Dispense medications to guest per MAP regulations.
• Attend weekly staff meeting.
• Identify and provide the support needed by members to participate in community and in-house activities according to each person’s needs, abilities and wishes.
• Implement weekly schedules, menus, and activities.
• Basic Household Tasks and cleanliness of program.
• If not MAP certified, must obtain certification within 3 months.
• Follow all MAP rules and regulations.
• Report any unusual incidents or behaviors to appropriate supervisory personnel and complete incident reports as necessary.
• Review and document shift notes daily for program.

Skills

Disability awareness

MA driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

MAP Certification

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.

Member Support Professional - Easton, MA Facility

Full Time Manual Labor North Easton, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1069

Salary Range: $20.60 To $24.10 Hourly

The Member Support Professional role is crucial in developing independence, building confidence, and supporting our Members towards living a full and meaningful life. The position will support adults 18+ with a variety of disabilities.

Positions are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and based at House of Possibilities, 9 Belmont Street, South Easton, MA.

In this role, you will:

• Provide the support needed by guests/members to successfully participate in community and in-house activities according to their personal needs and goals
• Assist members as needed with ADL’s and ILS
• Assist members physically as needed.
• Review assigned members and review ongoing as needed
• Dispense medications to guest per MAP regulations
• Attend weekly staff meeting
• Identify and provide the support needed by members to successfully become a part of the community and to participate in in-house activities according to each person’s
• needs, abilities and wishes.
• Implement weekly schedules, menus, and activities.
• Basic Household Tasks and cleanliness of program
• If not MAP certified, must obtain certification within 3 months.
• Follow all MAP rules and regulations.

Other Duties

• Report any unusual incidents or behaviors to appropriate supervisory personnel and complete incident reports as necessary.
• Review and document shift notes daily for program.

Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated background and knowledge of individuals with disabilities.
• Valid MA Driver’s license and clean driving record.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

• MAP Certification. If not MAP certified on hire, then must be certified within the first 3 months of employment.

High School diploma or GED

Language Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to see and read fine print; will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly.
• Must be able to communicate utilizing a telephone.
• Must have the mobility to allow access to all parts of the Easton office, as well as meet with members, staff and community partners out in the community.
• Must be willing and able to learn all necessary computer functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear, occasionally required to lift boxes weighing at least 20 lbs., and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents.
• Physically assist members as necessary, including but not limited to using the restroom, vehicle transfers and wheelchair transfers.