Now Hiring: Direct Support Professional
Hours: 35 hrs/week - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Salary: $21.00/hr
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K w/4% match, LTD, EAP, PTO
Job Summary: Provide training and support to individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Autism to promote successful outcomes while engaging in purposeful activities, including volunteer and paid work opportunities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
GENERAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
Teamwork
Participate in teams, communicate effectively, use positive problem solving and decision making techniques.
Stewardship
Be responsible for effective use of agency resources. Support agency fundraising efforts.
Accountability
Regular and reliable attendance. Complete assigned training on time. Respond quickly to all client/customer needs and to adjust services and products to accommodate those needs. Measure and assess feedback from clients/customers regarding the quality of agency products and the effectiveness of its services and to help make necessary improvements in those services. Follow all policies and procedures including implementation of the COVID19 Control Plan.
Respect
Provide clients with the opportunity for individual control, community membership, developing relationships, personal growth of their rights and dignity, and treat every person with dignity and respect. Keep confidential data in a professional manner.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in educating individuals regarding their rights and responsibilities.
Note regarding Supported Employment/Vocational Placements;
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
Patience and understanding in dealing with people in a variety of situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team.
Ability to act appropriately under stress and exercise good judgment and common sense.
Complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, hectic, noisy environment and prioritize tasks.
Be able to work well independently with very little supervision, use good judgment, remain calm in crisis situations, always keep participants safe.
Education, Experience, Licensure:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle
CPR/First Aid
Safety Care
Recertify MAP license biannually if designated as a MAP provider
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, standing.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Accepting applications at 75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020.
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