Male Direct Care
Company: Seven Hills Foundation
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Seven Hills Community Services, an affiliate of Seven
Hills Foundation, offers a $3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus plus an
additional $250 Bonus for MAP Certified new hires!This position
requires Male staff due to the individuals served. Do you identify
yourself with this gender?Support Advocate is a direct support
professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as
a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual
disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury
(ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and
compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven
Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years
of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms
and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career
opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the
healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced
tuition on select online Associate's and Bachelor's degree
programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and
generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance.
Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated
professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also
provide the stability of being considered essential workers for
those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team
today!Responsibilities:To treat all individuals with dignity and
respect.To support individuals to take control of their lives, to
make wise decisions that enhances their ability to reach their
goals. To support individuals to take on as much control as
possible over the routines and activities in their home.To teach,
assist and support individuals in the community and at home so that
the individual is able to learn, practice and master skills that
enable him/her to enhance his/her status by assuming socially
valued roles.To support each individual's existing relationships
and increase their networks of friends and acquaintances.To insure
that all individuals are supported to explore and express their
interest for community membership.To ensure that the health and
wellbeing of individuals are met by accompanying individuals on
appointments as needed, administering medications (or supporting
them to self medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines
and DMR policy, providing a well-balanced diet prepared to meet
individual needs (when applicable), following all instructions
given by Primary Care Physician and Health Care Coordinator.To
complete agency training program in a timely manner and participate
in other professional development as required by supervisor.To
implement ISP/Support Plans and strategies as written and at
frequency stated in the plan. Demonstrate accurate data collection
procedures and consistent use of described support strategies that
promote success.Maintain all required certifications such as
medication administration, First Aid & CPR.Successfully complete
the training program in a timely manner.To participate in
individual advocacy system Fulltime/part-time employees:
applicable:_____ Yes _____ NoTo take a leadership role in advocacy
with and on behalf of the individuals._____ Yes _____NoTo take a
leadership role in supporting the accomplishment of the
individual's goals. _____ Yes _____ NoTo monitor and maintain
individual's ISP program book to ensure data collection occurs at
frequency stated. _____ Yes _____ NoTo review data collection
monthly and prepare written progress notes quarterly or at
frequency stated in ISP to assist in the development of ISP
assessments and attend ISP meeting. _____ Yes _____ NoTo train
staff in the implementation of intervention strategies and correct
data collection procedures. _____ Yes _____ NoTo assist in personal
needs and clothing purchases; plan with Residence Director
budgeting needs of individual; manage individual's funds within
budget; provide receipts and maintain all individual expenses in
accordance with subsidiary guidelines. _____ Yes _____ NoTo
maintain neatness and cleanliness of individual's bedrooms. _____
Yes _____ NoTo maintain regular contact and positive relationship
with individual's family members/guardians which includes providing
status updates, scheduling visits, and acting as a positive liaison
between family/guardian and the residential program._____ Yes _____
NoTo maintain regular contact and positive relationship with work
program staff._____ Yes _____ NoTo assist the individuals with
household shopping and maintenance as necessary, providing ongoing
opportunity for individuals to assume increasing control,
responsibility.To participate in supervision meetings with the
Residence Director.To participate actively in staff meetings.To
facilitate teamwork between all team members via open
communication, sharing of responsibilities and a positive,
constructive attitude.Qualifications:Commitment to assisting people
with developmental disabilities to participate fully in the life of
their community.Safe passenger vehicle and good driving record,
adequate insurance, license.Varied interests and personal
connections in the local community.Proven record of conscientious,
responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).Ability to
work as part of a team. Positive, constructive.High school diploma
or equivalent.COVID vaccination is required for this position.
Keywords: Seven Hills Foundation, Leominster , Male Direct Care, Other , Leominster, Massachusetts
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