Direct Support Professional -Collins - Northeast Arc

Northeast Arc changes lives for people with disabilities, and we want you to join us! We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to work within our group homes located throughout the north shore. Direct support professionals help the individuals we serve live inclusive and independent lives in their homes and community.

No experience is required and flexible full time, part time and per diem schedules are available.

**For a limited time, full time hires may qualify for $600 sign-on bonus**

Our Residential Home in Danvers is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join its team!

About this Home: The residents at Collins St. In Danvers are an active group who enjoy attending local sporting events, movies, and enjoying games at home. During summer months, residents love to hang out in the yard and enjoy cookouts. The location is centrally located, and close to the Liberty Tree and North Shore Malls and public transportation. Residents will require assistance for meal preparation and supervision with personal care.

Job Summary: To provide quality living supports and be responsive to individuals living in residential programs or independently. Teach, support, and facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide Direct Care and support the clinical and social needs of the individuals receiving services.
• Document accurately and thoroughly including in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures
• Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence.
• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations. Support Drs appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license in Mass is required for Full Time Opportunity
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary

Flexible, Various full time, part time and per diem shifts available

Hourly Pay Rate: Estimated $19.00/hr. -$20.50/hr. depend on experience and certification (FA/CPR and MAP)
Sunday 9am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, Monday, Tuesday,3pm-11pm, (Wednesday 3pm-11pm, or 1pm-11pm) Thursday 3pm-11pm or 3pm-9pm, Friday 3pm -11pm or 1pm-11pm, Saturday 9am-5pm or 11pm