What are the responsibilities and job description for the DDS Direct Care Relief - Northern Berkshire County position at Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Inc.?
Description
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Inspiring Abilities / Creating Limitless Possibilities
BFAIR has rewarding job openings for Direct Care staff. Join a premier human service organization and help change the lives of individuals served. Support individuals with Developmental Disabilities in a group home setting, assisting with personal care, activities of daily living, and help them to live their best life.
Duties include :
- Develop rapport with individuals supported and foster their personal growth striving to obtain their goals
- Provide and maintain safe home environment
- Plan, implement and document teaching plans / strategies Skills / Abilities :
- Patience
- Effective communication skills
- Passion for helping others
Qualifications :
BFAIR will consider all qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and / or protected veteran status.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION :
Because of the nature of the work to be performed, requirements may include the following at least some of the time while assisting individuals in the completion of their routine tasks. Indoor and outdoor work is required.
Position requires : Physical Activity
of pounds required
Lifting
25-50
Carrying
25-50
Pushing
Pulling
The items which are checked have been determined to be abilities needed to accomplish the essential job functions.
Physical Abilities Required
Not Applicable
Minimal (>
10% of time)
Occasional (11-33%)
Frequent (34-66%)
Constant (67-100%)
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Driving
Climbing
Balancing
Stooping
Kneeling
Reaching
Handling
Hearing
Seeing
Depth Perception
Color Vision
Reading
Math
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Mechanical Concepts
Operating Equipment
Mental Abilities Required
Not Applicable
Minimal (>
10% of time)
Occasional (11-33%)
Frequent (34-66%)
Constant (67-100%)
Interpreting
Interpersonal Skills
Implementing
Evaluating
Organizing
Handling
Consulting
Analyzing
Specifying
Color Vision
Presenting
Supervising (individuals)
Ability to deal with :
Stressful situations
Trauma, grief, death
Public contact
Decision-making
Concentration
