Direct Care Part Time and Relief

Full-time Description

Direct Support Professional – Level 1 & 2

Job Type: Full-Time, Part Time and Relief

Pay: $22-$23/hour (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)

Location:

Newton, MA

Supervisor:
Program Manager

Schedule:

Per diem basis doing Residential and Overnight shifts to cover temporary vacancies/absences

Purpose:

Pathway to Possible is a congregate care facility that allows independent living and assisted living for adults with developmental disabilities in the Newton and Wellesley areas. The program houses adults referred by the Department of Developmental Services and aims to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development.

• Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of their residential program.
• Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently if able.
• Establish and promote lifelong connections.

Pathway to Possible is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, a welcoming atmosphere, and ensuring the safety of the residents. This position reminds residents of their daily schedules and provides supportive companionship. Staff are expected to be strong role models and to develop positive relationships with clients.

• Provide supervision, documenting all activities within the P2P policies and on program-sponsored outside activities, following all protocols.
• Provide supportive counseling and intervention services to residents as needed.
• Maintain shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.
• Assist the Case Manager/House Manager/Program Supervisor with monitoring residents’ compliance with daily expectations as outlined in the Program Expectation.
• Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist the Case Manager in monitoring resident’s compliance with service plan tasks and goals.
• Act as a role model—guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
• Coordinate social activities for residents.
• Accompany residents to appointments when necessary.

• Responsible for accompanying residents to and participating in their appointments; familiarize with P2P policies and procedures.
• Maintain the program’s daily logbook, recording residents’ daily activities, issues, or problems.
• Maintain residents’ case records in accordance with program guidelines.
• If MAP certified, ensure all medications are administered and recorded in the medical log.
• Facilitate informal group discussions with residents & staff on a regular basis to discuss house issues, maintenance, schedules and other program matters.
• Facilitate group round tables, small meetings or full house meetings as needed.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Respond to client requests in a professional and courteous manner; observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.
• Ensure the safety of participants by limiting access to the facility to participants, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers; help maintain adequate health and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning and kitchen duties; assist in preparing & cleaning rooms, maintaining kitchen and dining areas, and cleaning common areas and office areas; assist with serving resident meals as needed.
• Assist in maintaining positive community relations.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, including contacting appropriate staff, interacting with police, fire and medical personnel as needed; contact on‑call agency worker in all emergency situations per program guidelines.
• Maintain and promote a cooperative, harmonious teamwork environment P2P strives to promote; maintain an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with P2P philosophy and policies.
• Interact with other team members to ensure communication, consistency and teamwork among staff.
• Provide reception duties in a professional and courteous manner, relay timely and accurate messages, and provide information upon request about…