ABI Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional
Pittsfield, MA
Hours:
Full-Time | 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Week 2: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu

-or-

• Week 1: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu | Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Full-Time | 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 9:00 AM)

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Week 2: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu

Part-Time | 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• Week 1: Sun, Thu | Week 2: Mon, Fri, Sat

Part-Time | 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Week 1: Mon, Fri, Sat | Week 2: Sun, Tue

Responsibilities:

• Delivering person-centered care to maximize individuals' quality of life, assisting with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning), mobility transfers, and personal medical/recreational needs
• Administering medications according to MAP policy, managing house/individual funds securely, and responding effectively to crises by providing CPR/First Aid, implementing behavioral interventions, and managing emergency evacuations
• Fostering personal growth and self-advocacy while facilitating community outings, social connections, and transportation to ensure individuals participate in preferred activities
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation (including Daily Individual Progress Notes and electronic timesheets) and completing all required certifications within designated timelines
• Adhering strictly to agency policies and state regulations (DDS, DPPC, HIPAA), modelling appropriate behavior in the community, and participating in regular staff meetings and supervision to ensure human rights and confidentiality are maintained

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR Certification
• Communication and multi-tasking skills

Compensation:

• $21.50/hr

...Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws: rate of pay listed is on a per hour basis. You will be entitled to health insurance once employed for 60 days and you must work 30 hours per week, on average, per month to enroll and maintain health insurance through Complete Staffing Solutions. Once both qualifiers are met you must complete the enrollment packet and your benefits will start on the first of the subsequent month. ..It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin or any other legally protected class. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.#ZIP