Direct Support Professional -Part Time
Company: Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc
Location: Billerica
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT US Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a
community-based agency providing residential services to people
with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision -of life
sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a
home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by
matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their
minds and their homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving
with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person
is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate
team members who provide values-based services driven by personal
preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of
freely given relationships. POSITION SUMMARYNonotuck Resource
Associates, Inc. is seeking a -Direct Support Professional -for a
young man in his late 20's in Billerica, MA. - He enjoys outdoor
activities like hiking and skiing. You would be accompanying him to
the gym, concerts, movies, and serve as a mentor to foster
independent living skills both within the home and in the
community. -This a non-exempt position, up to 10 hours a week.
-Direct care staff -must develop a strong rapport built on
mutuality of love, kindness and respect. Responsibilities of the
direct care staff include but are not limited to: - - - - - - -
Identify and engage in person-specific community activities which
may include recreation, social activities or life skills training -
- - - - - - Provide companionship and supervision for person-served
outside of their home - - - - - - - - Support people to stay safe
by following person-specific plans - - - - - - - Transportation
to/from preferred activities - - - - - - - Must be comfortable
supporting person through challenging behavioral episodes and
providing assistance with activities of daily living.REQUIRMENTS -
- - - - - - Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a
reliable vehicle - - - - - - - Pass a Massachusetts and nationwide
criminal background check (CORI and finger printing) - - - - - - -
Strong written and verbal communication skills - - - - - - - High
school diploma or equivalent - - - - - - - Experience working with
adults with disabilities a plus - - - - - - - Knowledge of
trauma-informed care a plusVACCINATION POLICY At -Nonotuck
-Resource Associates, Inc., the health and safety of our employees
-and the people/families we serve -is our top priority. That's -why
all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing
proof of being fully vaccinated against -COVID --19 to -meet -our
pre-employment requirements. -AFFIRMATIVE/EEOC STATEMENT
-Affirmative Action / EEO Statement: - Nonotuck provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Wellness,
Civility, and Diversity "I'm very thankful to be a part of the
Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the
life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I
celebrate." - Nonotuck Employee - At Nonotuck we believe that to
care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to
best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our
own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the
Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each
person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission.
Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness
hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the
Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our
community. Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness:
with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost,
plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with
potential profit sharing. - In addition to these benefits and our
core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and
civility though the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative
began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an
ocean of incivility. Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining
a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully
integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees
and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all
backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely
diverse community. - -
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