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Direct Support Professional -Weekends- $18.00/hour
Pembroke, MA
Job Description
New England Village
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (Weekends)
Location: Pembroke, MA 02359
Salary: $18.00/hour
What You'll Do
Work directly with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to teach, assist, and to facilitate choices in their residences and within their community. Provide support to our individuals in their homes where they enjoy the highest quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and supports to the needs of individuals including but not limited to: self-sufficiency in daily living needs; personal hygiene; housekeeping requirements; health and safety; personal funds management; behavioral needs and other personal living and enrichment requirements while encouraging a home like environment with decision-making assistance as required.
- Coordinate, document and ensure implementation of ISP's in consultation with other residential staff. Monitor and follow up on psychological/behavioral needs, medical and dental needs, etc.
- Promote human rights.
- Prepare and submit documentation, notes, data and other written and/or verbal reports has required or instructed. Attend scheduled meetings and NEV wide residential staff meetings.
- Ensure proper nutrition; consider individual dietary needs and instruct in meal preparation and appropriate food choices. Provide instruction for personal hygiene and up keep of living quarters.
- Serve as a contact for families/guardians fostering a positive relationship through regular communication. Promote communication between residents and encourage friendships; utilize community resources and provide opportunities for community involvement.
- Communicate regularly with coworkers, supervisors, others as appropriate for such as issues/concerns, etc.
- Provide residents with instruction and assistance in managing personal funds.
- Maintain required certifications and trainings. May direct the activities of part time and relief staff as instructed.
- Perform other similar duties as responsibilities necessitate or as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to serve and care for people with disabilities and their families.
- Valid MA drivers' license, with positive driving record
- New England Village is a non-smoking facility
- Must be willing to be COVID-19 tested
- Must be willing to become MAP certified
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why work here?
Do work that matters. Make a difference in the world. We offer training!
NEV values its employees and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit package that includes:
- 403b with company match
- Health, Vision, Dental with generous contribution toward medical insurance premiums, eligible for all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
- Flexible Savings Account and HRA
- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Tuition Remission Program and Tuition Reimbursement program
- Free on-site gym with pool, free wellness classes (yoga, Zumba, and more!)
- Generous Paid Time Off for work-life balance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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