Jobs › Hyannis, MA › Direct Support Professionals,Resid… Cape Abilities Direct Support Professionals,Residential Hyannis, MA Apply

JOIN US TODAY

& become one of our Residential Direct Support Professional staff. You\'ll provide instruction, & support, & serve as a positive role model to individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities. You\'ll also encourage the development of life, social & recreational skills, community, & health care access. In other word\'s you\'ll make a real difference in providing a safe, happy & loving home for those who need it most.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Residential Direct Support Professional provides instruction, support, & serves as a positive role model to individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury or other unique challenges. DSPs are expected to encourage development of life, social & recreational skills, community & health care access. Provides direct, active, & constructive interactions with individuals in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, clinical staff, community members, & families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implements Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives & behavior plans as required by Clinical team. Provides personal care assistance to supported individual(s). Provides assistance to individuals in preparing meals that are nutritious & in compliance with physician?s dietary orders. Provides one-on-one supervision to individual as assigned by the treatment goals, behavior plans & other relevant plans in a non-intrusive manner to ensure individual?s safety. With appropriate certification, administers medications & other specialized treatments in compliance with state & Agency guidelines. Remains awake & alert during overnight shifts unless authorized by management to sleep. Assists individuals with maintaining a clean & sanitary household. Assists individuals in attending medical appointments, as assigned by management. May cover off-site work shifts for hospital stays. Ensures health care practitioners complete required documentation. Provides assistance & support to individuals with scheduling & attending social & leisure activities. Assists individuals with attending religious faith workshops or services. Completes written reports including shift reports, program objective documentation, incident reports & other reports as directed by management. Maintains regular, open lines of communication & a positive rapport with co-workers, families, supervisors & Department of Developmental Services (DDS) or Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) representatives. Attends required meetings & trainings. Adheres to program routines & schedules to ensure the individual needs are met. Provides transportation to individuals to appointments & social activities utilizing the Agency assigned vehicle, when available. Assists individual supported in managing personal finances in full accordance with Agency policy & procedures & DDS regulations. Ensures basic human rights, well-being & safety of individuals is respected at all times. Adheres to all supervisory directives & follows all established protocols when providing one-on-one support to individuals. Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse &/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) or Elder Abuse Hotline, as appropriate.

PREPARATION & KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or equivalent required. 1 year of direct care, CNA, or human services experience preferred. Ability & willingness to provide hands-on personal care. Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal & written form with coworkers & supported individuals & read fluently. Valid driver?s license in the state of Massachusetts required. Successful completion of all state & Agency mandated trainings required upon hire. Successful completion of Medication Administration Training certification required upon hire. See complete job description when applying. Active Filters Direct Support Professionals,Res... Hyannis, MA Clear All Apply