Residential Instructor

Better Community Living Inc; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Better Community Living Inc. is seeking a dedicated direct-support professional in New Bedford, MA to assist individuals with daily living, independence, and community integration. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities include implementing ISP plans, medication support, data recording, and attending trainings, with a weekend shift option and a starting hourly wage of $18.24–$19.74, depending on MAP certification.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Must have 3+ years of driving with a valid US license.
• Ability to manage time effectively and document clearly.
• Must pass CORI check, Drug Test, and Driving Record Check.
• Completion of First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care and MAP within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers and encourage independence.
• Teach socialization, daily living skills, meal planning, budgeting, transportation and community resources.
• Record and use data, daily progress notes, logs and required ISP documentation.
• Supervise and document self-administration of medications and administer meds as prescribed.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Time management

Writing skills

Driver's license (3 yrs)

Education

High School/GED

6 Months Experience In Human services

Job description

Description Additional $1.50 per hour on the weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

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 procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications Required

• High School/GED.
• All Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years.
• 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.

Salary: $18.24 per hour or as outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreement without MAP certification, $19.74 with MAP certification.

Benefits

• BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.

Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the Performance Of Essential Job Functions.

Reasonable Accommodations

Will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.