Community Based Direct Support Professional
3 hours ago
$22 an hour
The Community Inclusion Specialist (CIS) provides assistance to adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism. The CIS creates and facilitates outings designed to promote independence and confidence. Other objectives are to increase community involvement, develop new skills, build social ties, and connect people with relevant opportunities to help meet their larger goals. Participants may spend time in the community engaging in anything from cultural activities, social/recreational activities, life skills-based excursions, job exploration, volunteer opportunities, 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.
We have both full time and part time positions available, and the typical hours are 10 to 6.
Essential Duties and Functions:
- Supervise and oversee participants in the community on a daily basis to achieve their personal goals take part in activities and/or events.
- Meet the basic needs of our participants while in the community. This may include 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.
- Maintain tracking of receipts and expenditures for reconciliation.
- Complete all required paperwork, including but not limited tocase notes on a regular and timely basis.
- Drive personal vehicle or use public transportation to assist individuals in accessing the community.
- Attend to basic first aid, when needed.
Required Experience:
- One year of experience with people with developmental disabilities.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Computer skills using Microsoft Products. Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and clean driving record.
RHD Boston provides residential services to adults with Developmental Disabilities/ASD. Programs are located in the greater Boston area. We are committed to providing supports for individuals that enhance their independence and personal choice. Site Supervisors work directly with the administrative team to develop and maintain quality services in the residential setting.
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.
Salary / Compensation:
- Competitive & Generous pay at $22/ hour. A $1,000 signing bonus for full-time, and a $500 signing bonus for part-time. The bonuses are paid in two increments- after 3 months and after 6 months of employment.
- FREE On-the-job training.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, eye, and dental and a FREE $10,000 Life Insurance policy for full time qualifying staff.
- Flexibility- we have both full time and part time opportunities available
- Full time employees have paid time off and holidays, can participate in a retirement 403b Plan, and Supplemental Benefits are available.
- Employee Discounts such as BJ 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.
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.
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