Asleep Overnight

The Arc of Opportunity • Hubbardston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential? The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Direct Support Professionals to fill that mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• A Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required
• CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• experience in relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical demands include Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting.
• Ability to perform physical restraint if necessary.
• Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported.
• Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans.
• Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions associated with residential programs including but not limited to: shoveling snow, cleaning, laundry, cooking, and grounds keeping.
• Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and crisis manage.
• Cross functional communication skills, written and oral, which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and all employees throughout the organization.
• Works closely with Residential Managers in delivering service standards of excellence and ensure operational compliance within assigned program in accordance with federal, state and agency regulations.
• Oversee and monitor administration of medications as appropriate.
• Completes program specific assignments including bed checks, nutritional meal planning, monitoring and maintaining inventory of household products, and assisting with transportation service.
• Follows defined end of shift check-list to ensure security of program site.
• Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments, objectives and goals.
• Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for billing purposes.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required.
• Maintains all required certifications.
• Conducts oneself professionally, maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1500 Referral Bonus for Current Staff!
• Asleep rate: $17.65 hourly
• Awake rate: $20.81 without MAP $21.85 with MAP
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• 401k with employer matching, supervision, training, advancement opportunities and many more
• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED