Individual Support Specialist 2

2 weeks ago

South Hadley, United States Pathlight Group Full time
Just a few hours per week can make a huge difference for an Adult who is living with Intellectual Disabilities Join us and gain the personal rewards in helping other humans enjoy community outings and activities.

ABOUT PATHLIGHT:

Pathlight has been supporting and empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (and their families) in Western Massachusetts since 1952.

Title: Individual Support Specialist 2 Location: South Hadley, MA

*Please note:

  • This is a ONE -ON-ONE role that involves helping the individual with some personal care and community companion hours.

Availability Needed for Position:

  • Saturdays and Sundays - Open timing, up to 8 hours.

Additional Information:

  • She is friendly and social. She enjoys being outside and walks (but will need a wheelchair for distance). She has a seizure disorder and pica tendencies
  • Females encouraged to apply.
  • Enjoys Movies, Fairs, Museums, Exhibitions, Some recreational shopping

Summary of Position:

Perform a variety of personal care duties to support individuals with developmental disabilities and to promote their dignity, safety, health, welfare, rights and development following established individualized services and procedures, specified program standards and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide personal care as needed.

2. Participate in the individualized services of each person and be current on all changes.

3. Remain in the attendance of, and fully available to Individuals served at all times, unless specified otherwise within the individualized services of the person.

4. Handle Crises or Emergencies if arise.

5. Under the direction of the supervisor, respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual's family, friends and allied staff or professionals.

6. Provide First Aid/CPR and seek emergency medical care as needed.

7. Accompany the individuals we serve to outings of interest.

8. Submit weekly or bi-weekly time sheets, with summaries of activities, in a timely manner. Participate in periodic meetings regarding the Individual's progress, and carry out changes as recommended.

9. Attend and participate in program and related meetings or required training as directed. Perform other similar and related duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

10. As necessary, participate in general maintenance and laundering activities specific to the individual's needs. Ensure clean, safe and operable equipment for the individual's use.

11. Perform other similar and related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 18 years of age.

2. High school diploma or equivalent.

3. 2 years of related experience.

4. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as required by program.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 6 MONTHS:

1. Knowledge of Human Services field, personal care services, individuals with developmental disabilities, basic teaching instruction requiring some advanced skills knowledge; experience preferred.

2. Plus additional person specific training for delivery of ADLs and personal care.

3. Specialized training requirements ---basic First Aid, Fire Safety, CPR, Human Rights.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Must be able to maintain regular attendance.

2. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

3. Knowledge & Ability to assist with the routine personal care of individuals with developmental disabilities.

4. Regular contacts with clients providing personal care, assisting and monitoring in daily living routines and programs, requiring tact to avoid conflict and obtain cooperation.

5. Work with confidential data such as client case history and personal data which if disclosed, could have significant internal effect or minor external effect.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Lifting/transferring.
  • Accompanient includes standing, walking, speaking & hearing.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to or greater than 60 pounds
  • Repetitive twisting, bending, squatting with full use of arms/legs
  • Repetitive stooping, kneeling.
  • Reaching above shoulder level.
  • Prolonged standing
  • Work requiring depth perception
  • Ability to get up off the floor.
  • Driving personal vehicle.
  • Reading, Writing in both electronic & printed materials.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports to designated Supervisor.

2. Interacts frequently with Care providers and existing support personnel.

Pathlight has demonstrated a commitment to issues of diversity. We welcome all applicants. EOE equal opportunity employer.

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