Direct Care

3 weeks ago

Newton, United States Pathway to Possible Inc Full time

Description:
**Direct Care Staff - Part Time and Relief**

**PURPOSE**:
Pathway to Possible is a congregate care facility and allows the independent living and assisted living for adults with developmental disabilities in the Newton and Wellesley areas. The program allows for housing for adults referred to us by the Department of Developmental Services and to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development. The Program supports adults to:

- Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of their residential program.
- Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently if able.
- Establish and promote lifelong connections.

Pathway to Possible is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring the safety of the residents. This position is responsible for reminding residents of their daily schedules & providing supportive companionship. Our staff are expected to be strong role models for the clients we serve and have the ability to develop positive relationships with our clients.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Providing supervision, documenting all activities within the P2P policies and on program sponsored outside activities, following all protocols.
- Provide supportive counseling and intervention services to residents as needed.
- Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
- Assist the Case Manager/House Manager/Program Supervisor with monitoring the residents' compliance with daily expectations as outlined in the Program Expectation.
- Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures as well as through observing stated agency policy.
- Assist the Case Manager in monitoring resident's compliance with service plan tasks and goals.
- Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
- Coordinate social activities for residents.
- ** Each Direct Care Staff will be responsible to facilitate a group at least once a month for clients
- Art, Fitness, Skill development, Education; Program Managers may assist staff in ideas and program development.**:

- Accompany residents to appointments when necessary.
- ** Each Direct Care Staff will be responsible to accompany residents to an appointment to familiarize themselves with P2P policies and procedures.**:

- Maintain the programs daily logbook. Ensure residents daily activities, issues or problems are recorded.
- Maintain residents' case records in accordance with program guidelines.
- If MAP certified, ensure all medications are administered and recorded in medical log.
- Attend Mandatory weekly staff meetings.
- Facilitate informal group discussions with residents & staff on a regular basis in order to establish a basis for communication about house issues, maintenance, schedules, and other program matters.
- May be administered in a variety of ways - group roundtables, small meetings, full house meetings.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Respond to client requests in a professional and courteous manner; Observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.
- Ensure the safety of participants by limiting access to facility to participants, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers; help to ensure adequate health and safety standards are maintained throughout the facility.
- Perform daily maintenance, cleaning and kitchen duties (assist in preparing & cleaning rooms, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dining areas, daily upkeep and cleaning of common areas and office areas); Assist with serving resident meals as needed.
- Assist in maintaining positive community relations.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff, interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed. Contact on call agency worker in all emergency situations in accordance with program guidelines.
- Maintain and promote the cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment P2P strives to promote within the workplace; Maintain and promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the philosophy and policies of P2P.
- Interact with other team members to assure communication, consistency and teamwork among staff.
- Provide reception duties in a professional and courteous manner, relay timely and accurate messages. Provide information upon request about available services offered.
- Complete assigned designated shift-specific tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or bachelor’s degree desirable.
- 2-3 years of experience working in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with clients who are struggling with some challenging behavi

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