Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States The Arc of Opportunity Full time
Job Description

The Direct Care Professional- Day Habilitation plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings to achieve their goals as outlined in their service plan. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical demands such as frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting, and twisting. The ideal candidate will have strong functional and situational reasoning skills to follow policy, complete administrative tasks, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and crisis manage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals with skill building and attainment of individual service plans/service plan goals
  • Implement Individual service plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on assessments, objectives, and goals with case management
  • Actively advocate for individuals served and demonstrate agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
  • Conducts oneself professionally, maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies, and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
  • Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for billing purposes
  • Assist individual in resolving health and hygiene issues
  • Perform safe lifts and transfers of individuals who use wheelchairs

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license and acceptable CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity
  • High School diploma or GED is required
  • A valid driver's license
  • Acceptable driving record results
  • Acceptable background check results including CORI, SORI, OIG, and fingerprinting

The Arc of Opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities are also available. The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.


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