DIRECT CARE 1

ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC•Marshfield, MA

7d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Care 1 staff support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, helping them live as independently as possible through hands-on care, skill-building, and everyday assistance. The role involves supporting people at home and in the community, providing personal and mobility care, behavioral support (including trained interventions), and household assistance. Staff help create a safe, clean, comfortable home and act as positive, consistent role models. The position is based at Old Plain St in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and is full-time, with any shift. The hourly salary is $19.50. New full-time hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Employees receive training and follow individualized support and behavioral plans, including procedures for medication administration. They coordinate with team members, families, care providers, and community members, and complete documentation and progress reports. The role may require transportation for appointments and activities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet, and the ability to complete and maintain required state and agency trainings. Candidates must authorize a CORI criminal history background check and release of information regarding allegations from DPPC, DDS, and other agencies. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Fluency in English and strong reading, writing, communication, and instruction-following abilities are required. The job involves frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 60 pounds. Other occasional physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
Successfully complete and maintain all state- and agency-mandated trainings, including medication administration.
Authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from DPPC, DDS, and other agencies.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Fluent in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, organization employees, families, and community members.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with daily living skills, including cooking, hygiene, and routines.
Provide hands-on personal care and mobility assistance.
Coordinate and attend medical appointments and community activities.
Implement individualized support and behavioral plans.
Administer medications following proper procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
Provide transportation as needed.
Complete documentation and progress reports.
Collaborate with team members, families, and care providers.
Serve as a positive, consistent role model.
Provide support at home and in the community, including physical care, behavioral support, and household tasks.