Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 148

Job Details Job Location: Haverhill, MA 01830 Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Haverhill, MA - 148 Are you a compassionate, dependable person who enjoys helping others? If so, Waystone is currently seeking a dedicated direct care worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. As a Residential Skills Instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you provide essential support and companionship to individuals who need help with daily activities in a residential home. Schedule Full Time Schedule 40 hours per week. This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire. Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm; Sunday - Wednesday 11:00pm - 9:00am. Participants will be a union member of SEIU Local 509. Group Home Details As a residential skills instructor or Awake Overnight staff, you will be assisting 4 individuals ranging from ages 22 and up, with their activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as feeding, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene assistance, documentation, and medication administration. You will use a wheelchair van to transport individuals to appointments and community activities. During the overnight hours, you will also be responsible for remaining alert and attentive, conducting routine wellness checks on individuals, and providing personal care support, including toileting assistance and brief changes as needed. Job Responsibilities Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene assistance (toileting assistant/brief changing), bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation. Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans. Responsible for transporting our individuals to appointments, community events, or recreational activities. Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support our individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence. Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data. Additional Responsibilities Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation, as required. Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirecting behaviors. Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential program. Uphold individual’s rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. Maintaining the program’s staff to resident ratio, money management, providing home management, and redirecting behaviors. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to accurately follow care plans, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals. Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community. MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 6 months of employment. CPR/First Aid; training is offered by Waystone to acquire certification within 3 months of employment. Valid Driver’s License in good standing with a minimum of one year of driving experience. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day! Comprehensive Wellness program Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match 2 weeks' vacation 12 Holidays 3 Personal Days 9 Sick days DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEU’s Employee Appreciation Events Room for growth within in Waystone Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonusesEmployee of the month bonus Equal Opportunity Employer Waystone Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waystone Health & Human Services