What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional 1322 position at The Arc of Bristol County?
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Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 4pm-11pm
Non-Map Certified Staff start at $21.00 per hour
Map Certified Staff start at $22.75 per hour
General Description
ABI Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides a range of assistance that is appropriate and necessary for the supported individual’s health and well-being. The ABI DSP staff support allows the supported individual to accomplish activities of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring and ambulation.
ABI DSP’s report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the ABI Home Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
At least 18 years of age
MAP certification
First Aid/CPR certification
Completion of TB screening and testing
Completion of Physical including transportation/transfer addendum
Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks
Job Responsibilities
The position includes the following responsibilities. Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals
- Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide services
Including his or her family
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal care and
Nutrition.
- Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday
Independence within their homes and communities by assisting with light
Household duties including cooking, laundry and shopping
- Provides transportation as needed
- Maintains open communication and works with all team members
- Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily
Progress notes, incident reports, medical and dental forms, etc., in a timely
Manner
- Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
- Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, etc.) and completes all required training in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements
- Participates in routine established for support and supervision with direct
Supervisor
- Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports
For their family member
- Any other job related duties as assigned by supervisor or Director
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dighton, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
