What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Valley Educational Associates?
About us
Valley Educational Associates strives to improve the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities in Western MA since 1982. Valley Educational Associates started with a small, eight-person program and now serves over 85 individuals in three beautiful program facilities throughout Western Massachusetts.
We are seeking candidates for our Springfield location. Are you dedicated and enthusiastic, with a team-driven and collaborative spirit? If this is you, we would love for you to join our team. You can learn more about our program by going to www.ValleyEducational.org.
Hours/ Shift: 8:30-4:30PM
Days: Full-time, Monday - Friday position. Weekends off!
Responsibilities:
- Direct care to individuals, including assistance with feeding, toileting, and other personal hygiene needs, as needed
- Working with individuals in supported employment with hands-on training and positive reinforcement
- Teaching classes, lessons, and workshops in our community-based day support program
- Transporting individuals with company or personal vehicles to the community for social and recreational activities
- Working with employers for individual rights and support
- Participating actively as a team member in the daily functions of the program (i.e. cleaning and maintenance of work area and offices, participation in team projects, etc.)
- Accurate record keeping and data collection on a daily basis for the individuals in your charge.
- Utilizing approved, positive behavior management plans to ensure and teach acceptable behaviors in the workplace and community setting
- Providing agency-approved applied non-violence de-escalation and physical restraint techniques, as needed
- Passing medication to participants on a daily basis in compliance with MAP certification
Job Coach Qualifications & Requirements:
- Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance, and good working order vehicle (no exceptions)
- Resiliency for working with highly physical and mentally stressful situations
- Medication Administration (MAP) certification is required once hired
- Current CPR and first aid certification (or certified after hire)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year's experience working with a developmentally or intellectually disabled or similar population in a vocational or rehabilitation setting and/or relevant background preffered
- Compassion & empathy for people with developmental & intellectual disabilities
- Data record keeping skills
- Creative and thoughtful situation resolution abilities
Job Coach Benefits:
- Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with company match
- 11 paid holidays, plus a paid birthday holiday
- Paid sick time and vacation time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Paid trainings & professional development
- Free parking
Questions: 413.349.4120
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20