Residential Instructor (Direct Care Professional)

BETTER COMMUNITY LIVING INC•Wall Township, NJ

46d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Better Community Living, Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of our Residential Support Program! We will be hiring direct support staff for two gentlemen who will be residing together in a beautiful home in Dartmouth, MA. They are looking for people who are active, enjoy trying new things, community oriented, and being a sports fan is a plus. 28 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00AM to 3:00PM Additional $1.50 per hour on the weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Requirements

High School/GED
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years.
Time management and writing skills
Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check.
All applicants must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

6 months experience in human services

Responsibilities

Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.
Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care and hygiene; self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources.
Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other ISP and program required documentation.
Supervise and document self-administration of consumer medications as well as administer and document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.
Required to attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.