Residential Staff (Direct Support Staff)

Atthe Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

Residential Life Skills Instructor (Residential Counselor/ Direct Support Professional)

Work Location: Hanover/Marshfield/Rockland/Scituate/Plymouth

Various shifts available including afternoons, evenings & weekends.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Residential Coordinator, teachers and other staff as appropriate to ensure consistent structure
• Follows behavior plans of students, keeping in mind goals and objectives
• Maintains documentation on students’ performance level, goals and objectives
• Attends students’ IEP and progress review meetings
• When appropriate, communicates with teachers regarding behavior and health issues/concerns
• Assists the residents with their medical needs including medication administration
• Assumes responsibility for the health and safety of residents
• Transports residents, as needed, to community activities
• Manages incidental expenses
• Communicates progress of residents both in writing and verbally to appropriate people, assuring that information on residents is kept confidential
• Documents significant activities and incidents of residents and follows up as appropriate and necessary
• Periodically conducts fire drills
• Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills, and money management
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations using CPI techniques
• Assists in complying with state licensing requirements
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of Saint Coletta and Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

A valid driver’s license

Certifications: Receive initial certification within 60 days of hire and re-certification as appropriate in the following:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Safety Care
• First Aid
• Medication Administration (if working in a house unit)

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

Flexibility

Patience

Good organization skills

Ability to react calmly and professionally in unforeseen circumstances

Good decision-making skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physically restrains students according to Safety Care standards

Assists and/or lifts students who have physical disabilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will need to be outside in search of missing student(s) regardless of weather conditions

Assists with toileting and other self-help skills

Drives students in adverse weather conditions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person