What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc?
Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule that can fit your lifestyle, with a competitive pay rate of $20.00/hour.
About Nonotuck
We are a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting. Our personalized supports are designed to match individuals with caring providers who open their hearts, minds, and homes.
Our Mission
We provide high-quality and compassionate support to individuals, fostering community engagement and promoting their overall well-being. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in delivering these supports and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities:
Individual Support
You will develop an understanding of each person supported, their unique strengths, needs, goals, and desires. You will assist individuals in articulating and achieving their needs, goals, and desires.
Community Integration
You will work as a member of a team to support individuals in developing a full community-based daytime life, including skills and experiences associated with it. You will promote and support community engagement and participation.
Positive Image and Relationships
You will support and exert personal initiative to ensure that each person presents a positive image of themselves and the program. You will assist individuals in developing long-lasting and meaningful relationships with family, friends, community members, and co-workers.
Benefits
We offer a competitive pay rate of $20.00/hour, accrued sick time, employee assistance program, mileage and meal reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, previous experience in direct care or related field, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting independence and community inclusion.
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