Individual Support Staff

Individual Support Staff

Greater New Bedford Area - New Bedford, MA 02740

Overview

Salary Range $20.33 - $20.33 Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Per diem positions available

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.
• Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care and hygiene; self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources.
• Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other ISP and program required documentation.
• Supervise and document self-administration of consumer medications as well as administer and document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedure
• Required to attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.

Working Conditions:

• Physical activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc.
• Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School/GED
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years and use of personal vehicle.
• Time management and writing skills
• Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check.
• All applicants must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in human services

Salary: $20.33 per hour or as outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits: BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.