What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Relief position at The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts?
DSP-Relief
The Arc is actively seeking part time / per diem staff to join our relief staff pool. Relief staff work on a per diem basis. You work when you have the availability to pick up an open shift. Day, evening and over night shifts available. Our relief staff openings are a great opportunity for people with a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and looking for part time work.
Relief staff provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role you will offer guidance, hands-on assistance, instruction, and implement individuals’ support plans to help program participants attain independence and integration in the community.
Salary
$19.89 an hour or $20.91 with MAP Certification
Schedule
Weekday - Day Shift Weekday - 2nd Shift Weekday - Overnight Shift Weekend - Day Shift Weekend - 2nd Shift Weekend - Overnight Shift
Essential Job Functions
When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Weekday - Day Shift
Weekday - 2nd Shift
Weekday - Overnight Shift
Weekend - Day Shift
Weekend - 2nd Shift
Weekend - Overnight Shift
The Arc is actively seeking part time / per diem staff to join our relief staff pool. Relief staff work on a per diem basis. You work when you have the availability to pick up an open shift. Day, evening and over night shifts available. Our relief staff openings are a great opportunity for people with a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and looking for part time work.
Relief staff provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role you will offer guidance, hands-on assistance, instruction, and implement individuals’ support plans to help program participants attain independence and integration in the community.
Salary
$19.89 an hour or $20.91 with MAP Certification
Schedule
Weekday - Day Shift Weekday - 2nd Shift Weekday - Overnight Shift Weekend - Day Shift Weekend - 2nd Shift Weekend - Overnight Shift
Essential Job Functions
- Actively Advocate for individuals served demonstrating the Agency’s values and mission in all interactions
- Leveraging your knowledge and interests in the community to empower individuals and enhance their quality of life
- Implement Individual Service Plans
- Assist individuals with Activities of Daily living, including household tasks and chores
- Assist individuals with appointments, including driving the Agency’s van
- Present in a respectful and professional manner in all interaction
- Attend all trainings and implement knowledge throughout your work
- Communicate in an effective manner whether orally or written
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Active and valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass background checks
- Ability to lift to 50lbs and sustained periods of sitting or standing
- Ability to assist in a restraint if needed
- Experience in substance abuse or mental health preferred
When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Weekday - Day Shift
Weekday - 2nd Shift
Weekday - Overnight Shift
Weekend - Day Shift
Weekend - 2nd Shift
Weekend - Overnight Shift
Salary : $20 - $21