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Northeast Arc · 4 months ago

Direct Support Professional ( Deaf Home) Swampscott

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$22/hr - $23/hr

Northeast Arc is dedicated to providing support services for individuals with disabilities, and they are seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist deaf women living independently. The role involves providing direct care, facilitating community experiences, and ensuring the residents' clinical and social needs are met.

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Responsibilities

Provide Direct Care and support the clinical and social needs of the individuals' receiving services
Document accurately and thoroughly including in Inter-Team Communication Logs, Health Records, Daily Data Books and Fire Drill Logs as outlined in Northeast Arc Policy and Procedures
Serve as a role model for individuals and assist in developing social skills
Provide opportunities for individuals to have choices, whenever possible
Facilitate meaningful community experiences for each individual that fosters skill acquisition, relationship building and independence
Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments
Administer medications according to Northeast Arc Policies and Procedures and MAPs Regulations. Support Drs appointments, ER and hospital visits and contact on-call nursing appropriately

Qualification

American Sign LanguageCPR/FA certificationMAP certificationDiploma

Required

Valid driver's license required for most positions
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary
High School Diploma is required
Must know American Sign Language (ASL)

Preferred

Current CPR/FA & MAP certification (Preferred) but not required

Company

Northeast Arc

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Northeast Arc helps disabilities people become full participants in community, choose themselves how to live, learn, socialize and play.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://ne-arc.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jo Ann Simons
President and CEO
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Cyndi (Gavlick) Park
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