Group Home Direct Service Professional

GROUP HOME DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL for adults with intellectual disabilities

Sign On Bonus of $1000 ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 months--must average 20 hours weekly) and more --it is a great time to join LIFE!

At LIFE, we support adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE.

We are happy to work with you if you are a flexible applicant who are a match to the position to build them a schedule that works with your personal life.

This Group Home is a co-ed higher medical need home of 4 individuals and therefore THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL PAY BENEFITS:

• $18.00 per hour REGULAR PAYRATE
• +$1.00 per hour for ALL HOURS WORKED_ (IN THIS PARTICULAR HOME ONLY as it is a higher medical need home)_
• +$1.00 per hour for all hours WORKED_ ON Sundays between 9AM and 9PM*_

All positions +30 hours weekly enjoy an EXCELLENT benefits package including paid Holidays (10 per year), Paid Time Off, BCBS HMO Medical Insurance, BCBS Dental Blue Insurance, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Sick Pay, Tuition Remission and even more!

Positions of +20 hours also have Holidays, PTO and sick time.

The support of these heart-warming residents is done through:

• Instruction, guidance and by serving in a positive manner/role model to these adults
• Assisting them to maximize and maintain their independence in their home and in the community by assisting with life skills --cooking, planning, and reviewing daily/weekly schedules, cleaning.
• Assisting in preparation for their morning, evening or overnight routines as needed, etc. and on errands and social activities in the community or virtually.
• Role modelling and maintaining sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles and complying with LIFE guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, etc. (e.g., uses PPE as required for the conditions, social distancing, etc.)
• Applicant must be able to project a positive and patient personality and provide ongoing support, interaction, and encouragement to our clients.
• Assisting in ADL's when needed and utilizing protocols in place for resident and staff safety.
• Respect and maintain the human rights of these IDD individuals who also have medical challenges to overcome
• Any other requirements of the position as needed and as directed by the Group Home Manager and the medical support team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be +18 years old
• MUST BE KIND, PATIENT, RESPONSIBLE and HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR
• MUST be able to stand, walk, support, and lift as necessary to support the residents of this home
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation (mileage is reimbursed on the rare occasion when driving your personal vehicle is needed.)
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with supported individuals, co-workers, and parents
• Must be able to manage an individual e-mail account and basic computer entries as needed
• Must be dependable
• Must be willing to complete and/or attend required training classes including CPR/First Aid and MAP Training (provided by LIFE) and any other trainings as needed
• Per the state of MA DDS, MUST be able to pass CORI, DPPC and Fingerprint check and have an MVR record acceptable to LIFE's Auto Insurance carrier

Feel free to check out our website at lifecapecod.org to learn more about what we do and then respond by completing our EASY ON-LINE APPLICATION or submit a resume including your phone number and e-mail address.

Thank you for your interest in LIFE--Living Independently Forever, Inc.one of the Cape & Plymouth Business Media's 2022 BEST PLACES TO WORK!!!

LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing support for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve almost 250 clients with locations in Falmouth, Barnstable, Mashpee, Yarmouth, Sandwich, and Plymouth.

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Required)

Work Location: In person