Direct Support: Northshore Area

Direct Support:

Northshore Area 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Turning Point, Inc.

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF

Do you want a long-term career in a non-profit human services organization? Would you like to work with a team driven by culture, purpose, and value? If you are passionate about what you do, have a strong initiative to take on challenges, and can provide excellent services to our individuals and company, we'd love to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Fulfills programmatic responsibilities by providing supports and supervision for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in group residences. Maintains the safety and Human Rights of the individuals being supported, as well as implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) goals and strategies of Turning Point, Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains a safe environment and ensures the Human Rights and Safety of individuals are being met in a residential setting licensed by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) or Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) 2. Follows all agency and program philosophy, goals and objectives 3. Assists and supervises individuals with all activities of daily living including, but not limited to: hygiene, household chores, cooking, shopping, banking, and community activities 4. Follows menus, as planned by the Program Manager or designated staff with input from the individuals. Ensures physician ordered diets are followed and helps the individuals to make good dietary nutritional choices 5. Transports individuals to medical, dental, psychiatric, and other appointments, as assigned by the Program Manager utilizing company van 6. Follows all behavior plans and maintains required data collection 7. Completes all documentation in a timely manner, including, but not limited to communication logs, shifts notes, incident reports, restraint forms, MAP documentation etc. 9. Maintains current CPR and First Aid certifications, as well as MAP and PABC, as applicable 10. Follows the direction of the Program Manager regarding the implementation of ISP goals/strategies for each individual, and follows the program's operational policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager or Coordinator. Please apply by visiting our website: https://www.turningpointinc.org/

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person