Direct Support Staff

Almadan Inc.

Direct Support Staff

Amherst, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Wellness resources

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    To provide direct support care to individuals residing in community-based settings. To ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living. To include but not limited to community integration, health and wellness, skill development, and successful goal achievement.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan

    Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services

    Ability to physically assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills

    Review and complete all required daily documentation

    Perform daily housekeeping tasks and cleaning of residence to include laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, and snow shoveling; ensuring to engage individuals within the residence in these tasks when appropriate.

    Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy

    Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, MAP as well as any required site-specific trainings

    Perform job responsibilities in accordance with agency policy and procedure manual in addition to state regulations

    Attend and participate in mandatory staff meetings in accordance with agency policy

    Attend in participate in meetings identified by the direct supervisor

    Participate in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager;

    Ensure implementation of provider support strategies outlined in individuals’ ISPs

    Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Consistently uphold Almadan principles outlined in the agency code of conduct

    | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma 1 year of experience working with DMH/DDS individual population preferred Must 18+ years of age Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to remain on site | MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach to file Crisis Management/De-escalation (Training Provided)