Direct Support Professional - Topsfield - Northeast Arc

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

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.

Our Topsfield home is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join its team!

About Topsfield House: If you love humor, sports, music, and great conversation, then Central Street in Topsfield is the place for you! The four residents here love their home and they want you too as well. These folks require hands-on care as they have some physical limitations, but there are amazing opportunities to support these residents. There is nothing like the feeling of seeing someone use their Alexa for the first time and then looking forward to more assistive technology that will enable independence in their life. You’ll also be able to enjoy having a laugh over something funny that one of the residents just read or a friendly but competitive conversation about music trivia. Be part of this incredible team and you too will walk away with a positive experience.

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.
• Serve as a role model for individuals and assist in developing social skills.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to have choices, whenever possible
• 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.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers 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.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Current CPR/FA & MAP certification (Preferred) but not required.

Pay Rate: Estimated $19.00 -$20.50/hr. depend on experience and certification (FA/CPR and MAP)

Various full time, part time and per diem shifts available.
2nd shift Wednesday and Friday 3pm-11pm and 9am -11pm Saturday - 30hrs.