Direct Support Professional 1324

1324

Schedule: OVERNIGHT SHIFT* Part time, 20 hours per week, Thursday and Saturday 11pm-9am

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: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Commute:

• Dighton, MA 02715 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dighton, MA 02715: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23