RESIDENTIAL SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, 28 Hours, Tue 3p-11p, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 9a-9p

Priority Dispatch Corp.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in direct support services is seeking a part-time Entry-level position in Georgetown, MA. The role focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, administering medication, and maintaining safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in case management. Enjoy generous benefits starting from day one, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Free training access

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in providing training and case management to adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing skills in community living.
• Administer medication and maintain daily logs.
• Provide personal care and ensure safety.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: 140 - Georgetown, MA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Direct Support

Description

Come join a vibrant community at Waystone, where our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging flourishes. We believe that by engaging our employees and embracing our core values of Trust, Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Belonging, we can create an environment where everyone feels empowered and welcomed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: to improve the quality of life, independence and health of the individuals living in the assigned home

LOCATION: GEORGETOWN, MA

SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION:28 Hours, Tue 3p-11p, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 9a-9p

Responsibilities:

1. Complete Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals and activities Assist each individual in developing skills in all areas of community living, including training in self-care, household tasks, and socialization.
2. Ensure safety and provide help with personal care activities
3. Administer medication when assigned
4. Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data Keep daily records on all teaching programs, activities and behavior; recording in medical log any medication given, seizures, and illnesses; recording in program log any incidents, events, and activities related to behavior plans in place.
5. Assist individuals to participate in community activities, seek membership in community groups and build personal relationships.

Other duties:

• Coverage: Skills instructors will be responsible for coverage of the residence during hours specified by the Program Director.
• Money management: Maintain personal budgets for each resident, plan for regular expenses, save for larger needs, track expenditures, include residents in simple budgeting and transactions.
• Behavior: Assist and guide each individual to behave appropriately in varying situations; as agreed in any behavior plans, formal or informal, in place.
• Nutrition: Skills Instructors will provide for breakfast and dinner, packed lunches on weekdays, when applicable, and all weekend and holiday meals, with appropriate concern for good nutrition, variety, individual choice, and prescribed diets.
• Home management: Assist individuals with completing household tasks such as cleaning and laundry as well as reporting needed program repairs.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by the Residential Program Manager

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading, Writing and Math Skills at high school competency level.
• Computer literacy for documentation
• Medication Administration Program MAP- Certification preferred, but must be certifiable.
• Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid or become certified.
• Valid Drivers License in good standing and a minimum of one year of driving experience
• Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• Regular and predictable attendance

At Waystone, we firmly believe that by investing even more in the professional development of our employees, being an inclusive community and passionate about the services we offer, we will attract more skilled people who embody our mission. The future of Waystone is extremely bright thanks to our incredible employees, community partners and other supporters.

Generous Benefits - most start on the date of hire with regular schedules of 25+ hours per week!

• Health insurance; Harvard Pilgrim network, 3 levels of coverage
• Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Start building Vacation time right away, accruing at 2 weeks/year
• 12 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 9 Sick days/year
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Free access to our on-demand training library with opportunity to earn CEU’s