If you believe nights and weekends are for your family and friends, and not spent working, then have we got a job for you. Community Connections Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our Day Hab team based in Yarmouth, MA. In this role, you will support individuals with disabilities by implementing their Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) and documenting their progress. You will help people become more engaged and reach their maximum potential in physical, emotional and social abilities. You will partner with Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for someone with a commitment to compassion, promoting accessibility and serving the community.
What You'll Do as a Direct Support Professional:
- Implement Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives
- Document each person’s progress towards DHSP objectives
- Assist individuals physically as necessary
- Ensure individuals health, safety and general well being
- Provide and maintain community based habilitation/therapeutic experiences through social, recreational and volunteer opportunities, based on the individual’s needs and wishes
- Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights, and liberties
What You'll Need as a Direct Support Professional:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Proven problem solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Strong computer and word processing skills
Who You Are As A Direct Support Professional:
- An advocate for individuals with disabilities
- Someone who wants their weekends free
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
- Someone who is willing to learn
What Community Connections Can Provide You:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Dental Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
- Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- A workplace with both heart and soul
- Personal and professional development
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve
To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers. Thank you!
Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 40 hours per week, M-F, 8am-4pm?
- This role includes helping individuals with eating, feeding, and toileting. Do you have experience with this kind of care, and would you feel comfortable providing this support?
- This role involves driving a large van to bring individuals out into the community. Do you have experience with this, and would you feel comfortable driving a large vehicle?
- What is the best method to reach you?
- What is your salary expectation?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (Required)
Work Location: In person
