Residential Direct Care (S)

Triangle•Danvers, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Residential Direct Care position, working 24 hours per week, specifically Sunday 10a-8p, Monday 3p-11p, and Saturday 5p-11p, at a rate of $19.60 per hour. The role is non-exempt and hourly, and is part of a Bargaining Unit. The employee is expected to adhere to Triangle's policies and procedures, act as a role model within and outside Triangle, perform duties as workload necessitates, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, communicate regularly with their supervisor about Department issues, demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload, consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position, and meet Department productivity standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three months related experience and/or training.
Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.
Ability to respond to and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or family members.
Successful completion of a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care coverage and support for individuals served, responding to individual issues during assigned shifts.
Work with individuals to promote growth in each of QUEST's quality of life areas (i.e., Individual Control, Respect and Dignity, Relationships, Community Membership, Personal Growth & Accomplishments, Personal well-being).
Assist individuals in working on areas identified in their Individual Support Plans (in conjunction with the efforts of other team members).
Support individuals as needed or directed, in the areas of problem solving, personal care, medical care, socialization and leisure activities, interpersonal skills, household, money management, activities of daily living, asserting their human and civil rights.
Assist in the development and implementation of behavior support plans.
Know emergency procedures and basic emergency facts regarding all individuals living at the location where coverage is provided.
Complete any necessary documentation, including (but not limited to) Communication Log, Case Log, ROADs Charts, Daily Progress notes, Incident Reports, Medication and Treatment Charts, Medication Occurrence Reports.
If certified to dispense medications as prescribed, report any medication occurrences to the Program Manager, complete necessary forms, and follow applicable procedures.
Transport and/or accompany individuals to appointments and other community-based activities and events as needed.
Maintain Triangle property in good and sanitary condition.
Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Manager.
Attend training as directed by the Program Manager.
Accomplish all tasks as appropriate.