Relief Direct Support Staff
Position
Relief Direct Support - Residential Group Homes
Location
Merrimack Valley: Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury
North Shore: Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Middleton, Peabody, Salem, Topsfield
Schedule
Full or Part Time (8 hours to 40 hours per week)
Responsibilities
Provide daily living support for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities adults in a casual, friendly, residential group home environment
Work FT or PT or as little as (8) hours per week
Teach, empower and encourage the individuals to be self-confident, reliant, and to make positive contributions to their communities
Provide support for bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and individual goals (some opportunities do not require personal hygiene care)
Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and transportation to community activities, appointments and recreational outings, shopping, restaurants and other activities
Education/Experience Requirements
High school diploma (GED)or higher education
Valid driver’s license
Interest and/or experience working with adults with disabilities
Ability to follow behavioral support plans (in some programs)
Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend works assignments in English
Basic math skills for counting and recording money
Ability to perform moderate lifting, and frequent walking
How Do I Know if this Job is Right for Me?
Interest in growing and learning in a human service career
Obtain satisfaction from helping others and making a difference in their lives
Possess empathy, patience, and flexibility
Keen observation and active listening skills
Attention to detail and the ability to learn, follow and execute client plans and goals
Ability to work with others in a team environment
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Able to arrive on time & maintain good attendance in a shift oriented work place
Physical Demands
Must have the physical ability to stand frequently during the day, engage in repeated stooping or bending at the waist
Ability to go up and down stairs several times during the shift
Ability to safely support, pivot, physically move or assist a person weighing up to 100+ lbs.(in some programs) during daily living activities, with or without assistance
Ability to physically ensure the safety of all individuals in the program by participating in established behavioral interventions, as required
Ability to drive 4-6 passenger van for transportation (after training) of individuals to day programs, community activities and other engagements, as required
