What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT CARE 1 position at ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC?
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Multiple Openings Across the South Shore
Looking for a role where your work truly matters? Join RTR and support individuals with disabilities as they build independence, develop job skills, and succeed in their communities. We have a variety of Day and Residential schedules available—apply once to be considered for all!
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- RTR voted Best Place to Work
- Comprehensive health & dental insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
- Free life insurance & long-term disability
- Paid time off to recharge
- 403(b) with employer contribution after one year
- DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
- Tuition remission & discounts for continued growth
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness support
- Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
What You’ll Do:
- Provide hands-on support and job coaching in Community-Based, Day Hab or Residential program settings
- Help individuals develop workplace, behavioral, and daily living skills
- Partner with Case Managers and teams to implement employment and support plans
- Track progress through documentation, reports, and data collection
- Support individuals with transportation, community activities, and job placements
- Assist with personal care and mobility needs as required
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
- Serve as a positive role model and advocate for those you support
What to Expect:
This is an active, hands-on role working in either Residential, Day Hab or Community-Based program site. You may support individuals who have behavioral challenges and/or are medically complex which you will be trained for. Flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude are key.
Join the team where your impact is visible every day—helping people move toward independence, employment, and a fuller life.
Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
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