Group Home Direct Service Professional

LIFE-Living Independently Forever • Full-time • Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States • $19 / hour • 1m ago

GROUP HOME DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL for Adults

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

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

We’re looking to add weekend shifts at three of our homes in the mid-upper Cape so our individuals can get out and enjoy all the fun that summer has to offer!
We’re flexible and can work with both full-time and part-time availability—if you can be flexible too, we’d love to make it work.

"Ideal" shifts in our West Yarmouth Group Home

Friday 2PM-9PM
Saturday 9AM-9PM
Sunday 9AM-9PM

"Ideal" shift in our Centerville Group Home

9PM Saturday -9AM Sunday

Weekend shifts in our Mashpee, Falmouth and Hyannis Group Homes !

Note: On Sundays, there is a pay differential of +$1 per our for all hours worked between 9AM-9PM in both of these Group Homes.

Pay increases by $.50 per hour after passing MAP Training!

This position can be seasonal (must be 18 years old +).

All positions +20 hours weekly have Paid Time Off, Sick Pay, and Holidays. All positions 30 hours + are eligible for ALL of our benefits.

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The support of these heartwarming residents in their Group Home 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.
As needed--assisting in ADL's utilizing protocols in place for resident and staff safety.
Respect and maintain the Human Rights of these IDD individuals
Any other requirements of the position as needed and as directed by the Group Home Manager and when needed, 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 regularly manage an individual email 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

Interested in making a difference this summer? Reach out today to learn more.

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 on our website, or by submitting a resume including your phone number and email address.

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 $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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