Direct Care Support Professional Full Time

Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Tempus Corporate Headquarters, 600 Technology Center Drive, Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. The Community-Based Direct Support Professional provides personcentered instruction, support, and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both program and community settings. This role promotes independence by teaching essential life skills, supporting community participation, implementing Individuals Service Plan (ISP) goals, and maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive environment. Responsibilities include activities of daily living (ADL) and independent living services (ILS) support, community engagement, vocational exploration, behavioral support consistent with Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), accurate documentation, dispense medications as needed, and collaboration with families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams. The CBDS Professional serves as a positive role model while fostering personal growth, meaningful relationships, and full community membership
Person-centered Support

Supports participation in activities based on individual interests and goals
Life Skills & Daily Living Support

Provides assistance with ADLs and IADLS as needed
Encourages independence through gentle prompting, coaching, and modeling
Community Participation

Assists individuals in participating in community activities, recreation, and social opportunities
Follows established systems to ensure quality health care of the individuals
Completes shift notes, attendance, and other documentation accurately
Works cooperatively with team members to provide consistent support
Perform any and all duties deemed essential to support the agency, office, team, or people we support.
Able to assist with mobility, transfers, and basic physical support as needed

Familiarity with office machines, equipment and software
At least 1 year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in Human Services preferred.
Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training courses.
Travel
Travel to community sites required.

This job operates in both a professional office setting as well as in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Tempus Unlimited offers great benefits that foster a happy fulfilling human work experience. We also have an array of growth opportunities for our employees to develop your career and enhance your experience.

• Sign on bonus
• Paid time off - 25 days per year for full time staff
• 14 paid Holidays
• Tempus Wellness - Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSA
• Basic Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site gym (Stoughton Location) and wellness initiatives
• Financial Wellness - 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching
• Continuing Education, Training and Advancement opportunities

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Pay Type: Hourly
Travel Required: Yes

21-21 Hourly Wage