Paraprofessional: Day Habilitation Support & Growth

People, Incorporated; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) savings plan

Wellness Activities and initiatives

Life Insurance (FREE) and Long-term

Short-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

4 weeks accrued paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Employee Assistance Program

FSA

LifeMart employee discounts

Job summary

People, Incorporated is hiring a full-time Day Habilitation paraprofessional in Fall River, MA. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with daily living skills, and work as part of the Day Habilitation team.

Responsibilities include following the program schedule, documenting data, implementing goals, and ensuring safety and positive behavior supports. A high school diploma and ability to lift/assist are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of healthcare or developmental disability experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to escort, assist and transport program participants.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Qualifying criminal background check and driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily schedule as written by the Program Director or Coordinator.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals as requested.
• Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, sings of illness or injury.
• Ensure individuals are actively engaged in assigned activities.
• Ensure all protocols are followed including toileting, dining, dietary, PICA, behavior guidelines, seizures and safety.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Maintain all program required trainings.

Skills

HS Diploma

Healthcare exp

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

People, Incorporated is hiring a full-time Day Habilitation paraprofessional in Fall River, MA. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with daily living skills, and work as part of the Day Habilitation team.

Responsibilities include following the program schedule, documenting data, implementing goals, and ensuring safety and positive behavior supports. A high school diploma and ability to lift/assist are required or preferred.