Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job at MAB Community Services

MAB Community Services Hopkinton, MA

$16 - $17 an hour

Currently hiring motivated, energetic and mission driven individuals to fill our Caregiver positions in Shrewsbury, Grafton, Boylston, Southborough and Hopkinton in our brand new community based residential programs for adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). If you are you a CNA, Home Health Aide, Residential Counselor, or another type of formal or informal caregiver we welcome you to apply! We have incredible opportunities for both experienced and inexperienced individuals. Want to learn the caring industry - here is the way to do it.

Full-time, Part- time and per diem positions available. Overnights, days, evenings and weekends are all possible.

Summary:

The Caregiver provides support to participants in group homes for individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) with the goal of maximizing participant's capacity for personal growth and community membership consistent with each participant's support plan.

  • Ensure a safe and clean home for all participants. Assist and support participants to help maintain the home.
  • Assist with data collection, progress notes and assessments in the implementation of ISPs.
  • Dispense medications, obtain vital signs, and administer treatments to participants per physicians’ orders and according to Medication Administration Program (MAP) policy.
  • Advocate effectively for participants, ensuring participants' choices, interests and needs are supported and implemented consistent with their Individual Support Plan (ISP), including person centered planning.
  • Provide direct support to and teach participants in the completion of their activities of daily living (including, but not limited to, bathing, cooking, cleaning, toileting, shopping) as required, including direct physical support as needed.
  • Manage challenging situations, facilitate problem-solving, and provide positive behavioral supports. Use sound judgment where limited guidelines exist.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to become contributing members in the community.
  • Facilitate and provide transportation to participants’ community activities, appointments, work, errands, medical visits including emergency room, religious services, etc.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • Valid Drivers License

In accordance with MAB's ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation

MAB Community Services is committed to workplace diversity and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part- time and per diem positions available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics
  • Home Health
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Standard shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Overtime

Weekly schedule:

  • 4x10
  • 5x8
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work setting:

  • In-person
  • Long term care

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE is provided.
You must vaccinated or be willing to get vaccinated to work in our programs. We provide necessary safety training and equipment.

Work Location: In person




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