What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Brockton Area ARC Inc?
Join our team, helping adults with varying abilities thrive in their community life.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will plan and provide direct services to individuals living in community, including developing and delivering instruction, supports, and positive role modeling in life skills, community utilization, health care, and social and recreational activities.
What brings you joy can endear a lifetime. Do you like to cook, fish, play golf, go hiking, see movies, or spend time at the beach? This could be a fun and exciting opportunity for you. Any hobby, favorite pastime, or love of yours could be a positive difference in somebody else’s life.
What we do:
In this position, you will change lives. Your goal is to encourage and mentor adults with varied abilities as they decide how they want to live their lives, spend their time, and develop their talents. The level of support varies from individual to individual, but the mission is the same: serve others so they can direct their own lives as independent, valued members of their community.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide training and supports to individuals served in activities of daily living. You will get to help implement personal plans (the story of the individual you’re serving, including their history, goals, and achievements). You will contribute to developing and maintaining a full and enriching environment.
What you need:
• Be at least 18
• Valid driver's license
• Access to an insured vehicle to use for work purposes (we reimburse mileage)
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Soft Skills including patience, punctuality, empathy, and good judgment.
What you get:
• Flexible Hours
• Competitive hourly pay with annual wage increases based on performance
• Paid Training/Certifications
Flexible Hours
15
