Summer Direct Care

ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC•Marshfield, MA

5d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Work on an on-call, as needed basis in any Road to Responsibility, Inc. setting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provide support to individuals in a 1:1 or group format as defined in the ISP. Work in cooperation with Case Managers to develop member skills in the areas of: self-care, self-preservation, expressive communication, self-direction, and activities of daily living. Work in cooperation with coworkers, individuals, staff from other agencies, outside professionals and consultants to promote growth and independence for the individuals in our programs. Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan and record data on all instructional programs. Maintain the program in clean, orderly condition as outlined by Supervisor. This may include: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, tables, counters, windows and laundry. Assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc. Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc. Implement all plans and treatments as outlined including O.T., P.T., Behavioral Nursing, and Speech. (may include physical intervention) Adhere to all established lines of communication, Represent a positive and proactive attitude with coworkers, families and referral agencies. Responsible for writing reports, including daily shift reports, utilizing professional and appropriate documentation skills. Attend all required meetings, and adhere to all program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision. Adhere to agency safety standards. Adhere to the schedules and needs of RTR, the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision and the schedules and needs of customers/host companies. Dress in a manner that reflects the corporate culture of the specific business in which the individual or individuals are placed. Adhere to agency safety standards. Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures. Maintain current training certificates. Initial orientation 3 days, then annual Human Rights, Fires Safety, DPPC, Blood Borne Pathogens, every two years CPR and First Aid Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs. Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety. WORK AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS! Abington Braintree Hanover Hingham Kingston Marshfield Middleboro Milton Norwell Pembroke Plymouth Randolph Rockland Scituate Stoughton Taunton Weymouth Whitman

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings.
Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

Responsibilities

Provide support to individuals in a 1:1 or group format as defined in the ISP.
Work in cooperation with Case Managers to develop member skills in the areas of: self-care, self-preservation, expressive communication, self-direction, and activities of daily living.
Work in cooperation with coworkers, individuals, staff from other agencies, outside professionals and consultants to promote growth and independence for the individuals in our programs.
Instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan and record data on all instructional programs.
Maintain the program in clean, orderly condition as outlined by Supervisor. This may include: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, tables, counters, windows and laundry.
Assist and support individuals as needed with personal care responsibilities, may include: diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting etc.
Assist and support individuals as needed with physical direct care, may include: physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to van, chair, or shower etc.
Implement all plans and treatments as outlined including O.T., P.T., Behavioral Nursing, and Speech. (may include physical intervention)
Adhere to all established lines of communication
Represent a positive and proactive attitude with coworkers, families and referral agencies.
Responsible for writing reports, including daily shift reports, utilizing professional and appropriate documentation skills.
Attend all required meetings, and adhere to all program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision.
Adhere to agency safety standards.
Adhere to the schedules and needs of RTR, the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision and the schedules and needs of customers/host companies.
Dress in a manner that reflects the corporate culture of the specific business in which the individual or individuals are placed.
Adhere to agency safety standards.
Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.
Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures.
Maintain current training certificates.
Initial orientation 3 days, then annual Human Rights, Fires Safety, DPPC, Blood Borne Pathogens, every two years CPR and First Aid
Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs.
Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.
Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety.