What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard service/Direct Support Professional position at Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC)?
Exciting career opportunities at Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) meeting BARC’s mission statement Advocating Personal Growth and Community Inclusion for All We Serve. We are seeking out professional, caring, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) who also enjoy working outside to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who work in our Yard Service program.
This is a part time position 30 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am-3pm. Must be at least 18-years old with a valid driver's license, have a clean driving record, pass an internal drive along test, meet acceptable background check including with the DDS Abuse and Neglect Registry. Employees working 30 hours or more, accrue time off benefits monthly, insurance benefits and 401K with matching. (See Bristol Adult Resource Center website for list of all open positions www.bristolarc.org).
Work Environment:
- This position will require working outside for extended periods of time.
Fundamental Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Interacting positively, actively, and respectively with Individuals.
- Ensure Individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and are supported to exercise their rights and responsibilities.
- Provide opportunities for learning new skills and experiences by working on their individual goals and plans.
- Teaching and role modeling appropriate social behavior.
- Help to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
- Able to reach and bend to perform work tasks.
- Ability to use lawn maintenance machinery, work outdoors for extended periods of time and move supplies/equipment.
- Ability to back up a medium sized trailer.
- Ability to lift/transfer persons who require physical assistance as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation to arrive to work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work cooperatively with all BARC employees, individuals served, families, supervisors, and other providers or professionals.
- Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills in accordance with BARC policies.
- Willing and able to complete all essential responsibilities.
- Observe policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of persons supported.
- Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings. Some trainings are conducted after standard work hours, must be able to attend.
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Paid Trainings Provided:
Employees are required to be certified in CPR/First Aid (six hours every 2 years), Physical Management Techniques (seven hours), Abuse and Neglect (three hours), etc. Some training may require formalized testing. Employees are paid for all trainings. Three-day new hire orientation Monday thru Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm is required. Existing certifications may be accepted and should be brought to orientation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
