Direct Support Professional -Thaxton - 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 Beverly is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team!

About this Home: At Thaxton house we have a group of fun, young adults who keep you on your toes and make you smile daily. Thaxton house residents all have Prayer Willi Syndrome (PWS). PWS is a spectrum disorder and can have challenging behaviors associated alongside these young adults. The residents here are able to do a lot for themselves and thrive on strict routines.

In this house the residents thrive on competition so bring your A game! They will challenge you in many board games such as sorry, guess who, air hockey and more! They will also challenge you in just dance and basketball. We love music here and movie nights! The menus are great with easy recipes that everyone is trained on to ensure a well-balanced healthy diet to fuel for everyday!

At Thaxton house has two male and two female residents residing here. The residents would love to have more staff to help them do fun activities in the community and ensure their independent schedules can be assisted.

The right person for this job will be able to enrich already established routines, learn patterns of behavior, and have a fun, dramatic, warm personality. If you want to make a difference and join a community of people with unique disabilities this could be your calling! Come learn about our amazing team!

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.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following Universal Precautions, ensuring that emergency exits are clear and accessible at all times and maintaining staffing ratios as outlined in contracts with funding agencies and House Safety Plans.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license required for most positions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary.
• MAP certified a must!

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

Hourly Pay Rate: Estimated $19.00/hr. -$22.00/hr. depend on experience and certification (FA/CPR and MAP)