Description

*$1000 Sign on Bonus

We are looking for people who will work together to:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for adult disabled individuals by being a positive role model and provide the highest quality of service
• Be comfortable with behaviors that may arise
• Assist with activities of daily living (I.E personal hygiene and care which will include showering and toileting), community recreational activities, and functional activities
• Maintain confidential files and complete daily report

Job description:

• Fosters positive and productive professional relationships with others within the agency.
• Builds relationships with others external to the agency (i.e. DDS, parents/guardians, vendors, other agencies, etc.).
• Attends and participates in all required trainings and meetings.
• Assists individuals with medications and health care needs and communicates any health care issues to the manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork (i.e. incident reports, status assessments, progress notes, data sheets, medical sheets, Emergency Fact and Identification Sheets, time sheets, etc.).
• Intervenes in the event of an emergency that requires physical restraint and/or redirection of an individual
• Initiates and maintains contact with individuals’ families, service coordinators and service providers to discuss and coordinate the individuals’ activities and needs.
• Assists Program Manager in implementing and enforcing all policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.) of the agency.
• Assists Program Manager in monitoring monthly expenditures of program if assigned as necessary.
• Assists Program Manager in orienting new employees to personnel policies, management manual, and emergency procedures.
• Oversees staff in managing of consumers’ funds and program petty cash as necessary.
• Assists Program Manager in ensuring the coordination of preventive and emergency medical care, including providing transportation as necessary and monitoring medication needs and consumption.
• Assists Program Manager in reviewing all case management reports prepared by staff.

Here's what's in it for you:

• Excellent benefits including Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• On the job training

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED as well as a valid driver's license and good driving record, reliable transportation and the ability to pass a CORI and background check. Must be able to pass all required trainings including Medical Administration Program (MAP), CPR and First Aid. EOE/AA

Life-Skills, Inc., is an accredited non-profit corporation providing a wide variety of services to individuals with intellectual/developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities throughout Central and Western Massachusetts. It is the mission of Life-Skills, Inc. to provide person-centered supports, services, and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to actively assist them in the pursuit and achievement of their goals and interests while encouraging independence, personal growth, and self-determination to enhance their overall quality of life.

The right person makes all the difference. If that's you, please contact us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred and one year experience in a residential program.
• Must be 21 years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact.