Direct Skilled Professional - AWC
Direct Skilled Professional - AWC
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Position Summary:The Arc of Opportunity is looking for a caring and motivated support staff with the creativity to assist and support individuals to develop and practice the skills necessary to pursue opportunities in the community that interest and benefit them. The Direct Support Professional maintains positive professional relationships with individuals served families/guardians peers community partners and government agencies and assists in the implementation of Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments objectives and goals.
Location:Clinton Massachusetts
Hours:Part-time position of 10 hours a week. Monday & Tuesday.
Rate:20.40 per hour mileage reimbursement at .50 a mile
Essential Functions:
Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life
Assists in developing and participating in pre-employment and employment activities including finding job leads application process interviews and support individuals upon securing employment in the community.
Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all required certifications.
Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
Cross functional communication skills in written and oral English which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported family members/guardians peers government agencies community partners and employees.
Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans/personal vehicle
Additional duties as assigned
Physical demands include: Frequent standing pushing pulling walking stooping lifting and twisting
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED is required experience in relevant field preferred
A valid drivers license and acceptable CORI/Finger printing and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
Use of personal vehicles is required and must meet all state requirements to include valid registration insurance and safety standards.
Must maintain and provide proof of minimum levels of auto insurance coverage as specified by The Arc of Opportunity.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; kneel bend and carry items; and sustain periods of walking standing and sitting
Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform physical restraint if necessary
Mental Requirements:
Demonstrated superior communication skills both in verbal and written English
Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy problem solve exercise sound judgment prioritize multiple tasks and manage crisis
Computer literacy skills
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability protected veteran status genetic information age or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Monday & Tuesday -9am-2pm
10 hr/week
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
