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Advocates Direct Support Staff in Holliston, Massachusetts
Overview
Starting Rate: $19.50/hour
The Direct Support Staff position is an important role where you can support individuals with developmental disabilities and start your career in human services! In the Direct Support Staff role, you will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly to individuals living in a residential setting. You will be responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living such as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also be responsible for administering and managing medication, following Individual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting individuals to appointments when needed, and completing shift notes. Direct Support staff ensure the home is welcoming, comfortable, and safe. You will get to work closely with parents and/or guardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual. You will also support individuals to access the community by doing things such as group activities, taking trips to events, and volunteering.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Shift Details
Saturday 4-9p, Sunday 430p-1030p, Wednesday 4p-10p, and Friday 4p-10p
Responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
Demonstrate respect for, andprovideinformation to, individualsregardinghuman rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Follow agency policiesand procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.
Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and communitymembers.
Demonstrate the ability to seta sidepersonal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.
Maintain agencystandardsof confidentiality.
Complete required documentation ina timelyand professional manner.
Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.
Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.
Promote teamworkand opencommunication among staffmembersand individuals supported by the program.
Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.
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 developmental services/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.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?
Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.
Is Human Services a Fit for Me?
Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.
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Job Locations US-MA-Holliston
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2023-9560
Organization Advocates
Type Relief
Number of Hours Per Week 23
Business Unit Developmental Services