Back to jobs
Direct Support Professional - Residential
Seekonk, MAPosted 1 weeks ago
onsite
Job Description
Job Id:
640
# of Openings:
1
Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour
Job ID # - 640
Position: Direct Support Professional
Department: MA Residential
Department: MA Residential
Schedule: Monday, Friday 3pm-11pm; Thursday, Saturday 4pm-11pm
Pay Rate: $21.00 (Non-MAP) - $22.75 (MAP)
General Description:
Residential Support Staff provide a range of assistance that is appropriate and necessary for the supported individual’s health and well-being. Residential Support Staff’s support allows the supported individual to accomplish activities of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation.
Minimum Qualifications:
General Description:
Residential Support Staff provide a range of assistance that is appropriate and necessary for the supported individual’s health and well-being. Residential Support Staff’s support allows the supported individual to accomplish activities of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
- At least 18 years of age
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Completion of TB screening and testing
- Completion of Physical including transportation/transfer addendum
- Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks
Job Responsibilities:
*Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals*
*Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals*
- Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide services including his or her family
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal care and nutrition supports
- Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday independence within their homes and communities by assisting with light household duties including cooking, laundry and shopping
- Provides transportation as needed or transport individuals in agency vehicle
- Maintains open communication and works with all team members
- Responsible for completion of necessary documentation including time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports, data tracking, etc., in a timely manner.
- Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and their families
- Maintains necessary certifications (First Aid/CPR, PBS, PABC, MAP) and completes all required training in a timely manner in accordance with program requirements
- Participates in routine established for the house
- Presents professionally and follows established dress code
- Work collaboratively with team of staff in the home to provide individuals with respect and dignity.
- Participate in cross training of houses, as assignments may change due to programmatic need
- Represent The Arc of Bristol County/proAbility’s mission and philosophies in a positive and supportive manner within the community and with the individuals and families we support.
- Maintain a positive relationship with the individuals, their families/guardians, as well as other businesses and social service agencies.
- Maintain accuracy and timeliness in the submission of mileage and timesheets
- Adhere to Direct Support Professional job duties and Code of Ethics.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Residential Support Staff report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the House Manager.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County!
Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour
Apply for this Position