Overview

Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.

Starting rate of $16.50/hour

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Third Shift

Additional Shift Details

Friday 3-11pm & 11p-9a

Saturday & Sun 11p-9a

Responsibilities

• Maintain residence in a neat,cleanand orderly fashion

• Assist individuals in their morning routines, ensuring that they are appropriately prepared for the routines of the day.

• Provide awake coverage when required to assist individuals in evacuating during fire drills or in any emergency situation.

• Assistpeople with medications and health care needs,monitorand communicate health care issues.

• Physicallyassistpeople during emergency procedures or as needed for required care.

• Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans and implement ISPobjectivesconsistently.

• Ensure that people’s human rights, privacy and confidentiality are respected.

• Ensure that people’s transportation needs are met.

• Role modelappropriate behaviors,dressand social norms.

• Maintain communication with other staff through the use of the daily log, incident reports, etc.

• Participate in all requiredtrainings, staff meetings and supervisions.

• Complete requiredtrainingsandmaintaincertifications.

• Comply withall applicable policies, procedures,guidelinesand regulations.

• Perform otherreasonably relatedduties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.

• Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.

• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.

• Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.

• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.

• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.

• Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Oneyearexperience in deveopmental disabilities/behavioral health area preferred.

• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.

• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.

• Additionalspecific experience may berequired.

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Job Locations US-MA-Mission Park, Boston

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED

Job ID 2024-11225

Organization Advocates

Type Regular Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 38

Business Unit Developmental Services