Per Diem -Direct Support Professional - Northeast Arc

Looking to join one of Massachusetts’ most innovative and committed organizations? Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. Northeast Arc is as dedicated to its employees as we are to the community that we serve. With endless opportunity, a supportive and passionate team, and competitive pay and benefits we are the perfect place for you to grow your career!

We are currently looking for per diem Direct Support Professionals to join our team. We are immediately hiring for these per diem positions!

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.

Pay rate: $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Depending on the level of the homes and the certifications CPR/FA and MAP

Available shifts in most homes First 9:00am-3:00pm, Second 3:00pm-11:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities to teach, support, and to facilitate choices for people in their homes and within their communities.
• Maintain the safety and security of the group home during overnight hours.
• Must be comfortable with providing total personal care and providing other daily living skill supports as needed.
• Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Complete ISP documentation, incident reporting and other necessary documentation in accordance with Northeast Policies and Procedures and funding Regulations.
• Follow emergency procedures and on call beeper systems.
• 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.
• Commute to residential homes around the North Shore and Middlesex County towns

Residential Program Requirements:

• Passion to work for a mission-based organization.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, a plus, but not necessary.
• Current MA Driver’s License
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration, MAP.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Hours and shift are depending on vacancies in the home, First, Second, and Third shift available.