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Attleboro, Massachusetts, 02703, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Direct Support Professional - ABI

Job # - 1671

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Department: ABI

Schedule: Sunday/Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $21.00 (non-MAP) - $22.75 (MAP)

General Description

ABI Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides a range of assistance that is appropriate and necessary for the supported individual's health and well-being. The ABI DSP staff support allows the supported individual to accomplish activities of daily living, including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation. ABI DSP's report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the ABI Home Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
At least 18 years of age
MAP certification
First Aid/CPR certification
Completion of TB screening and testing
Completion of Physical, including transportation/transfer addendum
Safe driving record, current driver's license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks

Job Responsibilities

*Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals*

Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide service Including his or her family
Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including personal care and nutrition
Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday Independence within their homes and communities by assisting with light household duties, including cooking, laundry, and shopping
Provides transportation as needed
Maintains open communication and works with all team members
Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports, medical and dental forms, etc., in a timely manner
Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, etc.) and completes all required training in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements
Participates in routine established for support and supervision with direct supervisor
Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports for their family member
Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or director

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Direct Support Professional - ABI at The Arc of Bristol County dba proAbility – Attleboro, Massachusetts

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