Community Based Direct Support Professional

4 months ago

Medford, United States Resources for Human Development Full time $22
Community Based Direct Support - Community Inclusion Specialist

$22 an hour

RHD Boston provides residential, day, and individual support to men and women with developmental disabilities in the Greater Boston area. Programs are located in the Greater Boston area. 
Our programs focus on a person-centered planning approach, and much care is given to working with individuals to create homes adapted to meet individual needs. We provide intensive support in the areas of life skills, social skills, and community involvement with an emphasis on having fun while pursuing personal goals.
Position Summary:The Community Inclusion Specialist (CIS) provides assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. The CIS creates and facilitates daily outings designed to promote community integration, build cultural identity, and connect participants with relevant opportunities to help meet their larger goals within the community. Participants may spend time in the community engaging in anything from cultural activities, museum visits, life skills-based excursions, volunteer opportunities, parks and more. The CIS may accompany up to 5 people at a time in the community, using public transportation or in their own personal vehicle. 
Essential Duties and Functions:
  • Escort, supervise and oversee groups of up to 5 participants into the community on a daily basis to take part in activities and/or events.
  • Meet the basic needs of our participants while in the community. This may include medication administration, or assistance with other Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required by the participant.
  • Implement ISP’s (Individual Support Plans) and behavior plans, as needed.
  • Maintain sufficient knowledge of participants’ ISPs and personal needs required to work with them in a meaningful and productive way.
  • Create monthly budgets for outings and maintain tracking of receipts and expenditures for reconciliation.
  • Complete all required paperwork, including but not limited to daily progress notes on a regular and timely basis.
  • Drive agency vehicles or use public transportation to assist individuals in accessing the community.
  • Attend to basic first aid, when needed.

What You'll Love About RHD:
  • Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills.
  • Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical and emotional health by providing FREE, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions and webinars on various health-related topics.
  • Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all of our partners and those we serve.
  • Competitive & Generous pay at $22/ hour All new employees earn a signing bonus, for full time it is a $1,000 bonus paid in two equal installments 3 and 6 months after joining our team 
  • FREE On the job training.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, eye and dental for qualifying staff.
  • FREE $10,000 Life Insurance.
  • Work/Life Balance with generous paid time off & holiday pay.
  • Retirement 403b Plan.
  • Supplemental Benefits available.
  • Employee Discounts such as: BJs Discount Membership offer, Sam's Club, Cell Phone Carrier.
  • Discounts, Varying Entertainment Discounts and MET Home and Auto Discounts.
  • RHD Boston provides residential, day, and individual supports to men and women with developmental disabilities in the Greater Boston area as part of a larger national non-profit based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Three years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
  • Basic Computer skills using Microsoft Products.
  • Valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle, and a clean driving record.

Physical requirements:Lifting Requirements:
  • Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Resources for Human Development is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

About Resources for Human Development:

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee

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