Residential Direct Care Relief Professional

Northeast Arc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) and pension plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Northeast Arc, located in Waltham, MA, is seeking dedicated staff to provide support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves implementing individualized activity schedules and monitoring physical and medical needs.

Qualified candidates should possess strong communication skills and a genuine interest in working with clients. Opportunities for training and professional growth are available as part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience or education with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized activity schedules and document progress.
• Monitor individuals' physical condition and medical needs.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience or education with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job description

Consider Opportunities for Inclusion for employment opportunities in the field of disabilities!

We are committed to hiring superior employees to deliver services to our adult participants in Residential Services and Day and Employment programs, as well as to adolescents and adults in our Recreation Program.

Located at two sites in Waltham, MA and one site in Medfield, MA, we offer competitive salaries and excellent training to our employees. Benefits, based upon a forty hour work week, include vacation, personal and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, section 125 plan, flexible spending, 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity, and pension plan.

AA/EOE

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Implementation of individualized activity schedules, documentation of individuals’ progress, advocacy for designated individuals and specific responsibilities as designated by the Residential House Manager.

For the Individuals

• Collect accurate data when on shift. Sound observation techniques and organized/detailed written remarks of all data are critical.
• Monitor individuals’ physical condition and medical needs.
• Respond to safety issues and emergency situations appropriately and according to established procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations and work under pressure.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Deliver medications to individuals in a safe manner. You must be certified in Medication Administration procedures.

For the Team

• Communicate with regular staff and management in a capable manner.
• Demonstrate ability and interest in working both independently and as part of a team.
• Attend and participate in any staff meetings when asked.
• Respond to feedback from management.
• Follow assigned schedule. Notify Residential House Manager of schedule changes in a timely manner.

For the Site

• Share daily cleaning and maintenance responsibilities according to established schedules and checklists.
• Maintain a valid MA driver’s license.
• Report maintenance needs directly to a Residential House Manager or in the staff log.

For the Agency

• Learn agency policies and procedures to perform the job accordingly.
• Carry out responsibilities asked of you in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission and philosophy.
• Attend necessary trainings and receive necessary certifications within established timelines.
• Represent Opportunities for Inclusion to outside agencies in a positive and professional manner.

External Responsibilities

• Act as a Mandated Reporter to the Disabled Persons’ Protection Commission.
• All communication with external support agencies (day services, Visiting Nurse) for assigned individuals will be professional and positive. Specific written documentation will be required in all contacts made.
• All interactions with individuals’ family members and other interested parties as assigned by the Support Director will be professional and respectful. Written documentation will be required for every exchange.
• Represent individuals with developmental disabilities in a normative and positive manner.

Reports To: Residential House Manager

Qualifications

Interest in working with people with developmental disabilities.

Experience or education pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Required Skills

• Accepts responsibility for assigned tasks. Able to communicate orally and in writing.

Work Schedule

Residential hours are typically 3p-11p, 11p-9a. DCRP’s with a valid driver’s license have the option to work 9a-3p on certain days.

Salary Range

Based on Qualifications and Experience