Paraprofessional

Peopleorporated•Fall River, MA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity! The Day Habilitation program is looking for a full-time, 40 hours per week, Paraprofessional to provide instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The employee works as a member of the Day Habilitation team to provide premier services while assisting program participants with daily living skills including but not limited to dining and personal care needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
One-year experience in a health care, mental health or developmental disability preferred but not required.
Ability to escort, assist and/or transport program participants.
Ability to work with mental health and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
Ability to work and communicate with others.
A qualifying criminal background check required, qualifying driving record, and a valid drivers license are preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the daily schedule as written by the Program Director or Coordinator.
Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
Implement service plan goals as requested.
Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, sings of illness or injury.
Ensure individuals are actively engaged in assigned activities.
Ensure all protocols are followed to include but not limited to: toileting, dining, dietary, PICA (persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances), behavior guidelines, seizures and safety.
Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
Maintain all program required trainings.