Residential Direct Care (L)

Triangle•Malden, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct care coverage and support for individuals served, responding to individual issues during assigned shifts. The role involves working with individuals to promote growth in their quality of life areas, assisting them in working on areas identified in their Individual Support Plans, and supporting them in various aspects of daily living, problem-solving, and community engagement. The Direct Care staff also assists in the development and implementation of behavior support plans, knows emergency procedures, completes necessary documentation, and transports individuals to appointments and community activities. Maintaining Triangle property and attending meetings and training are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

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.
Attending training as directed by the Program Manager.
Additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Accomplish all tasks as appropriate.