Metro West CITIES & TOWNS: (Full and Part-time available) Ashland \|
Framingham \| Needham \| Waltham \| Wellesley \| Westborough Duties and
Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all
inclusive): *Provide support to individuals by assisting in the
development and implementation of habilitative, behavioral and
recreational programs in accordance with the Individual Service Plan
(ISP) objectives *Coordinate with direct supervisor(s) to ensure
successful implementation of ISP\'s, use of appropriate methods,
coordination of services and crisis intervention *Assist and facilitate
activities of daily living, such as household maintenance, self-care and
hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities
and socialization skill development *Attend individuals\' review
meetings and accompany them to various appointments; Transport
individuals to work, recreational activities and other engagements as
needed *Maintain individuals\' confidentiality and records; preserve
individuals\' human rights by complying with applicable laws and
regulations Preferred Qualifications: *Demonstrated ability to develop
and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering
relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities; *Capacity to assist/lift individuals with physical
disabilities and/or limited mobility; *Aptitude to transcribe, read and
comprehend the English language Agency Requirements: *Possess current
and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License *Applicants must
pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification *Upon
successful completion of a training program, incumbents must obtain and
maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA)
certification Please Note: DDS fills this entry-level position on an
ongoing basis as staff turnover and new program development occurs. The
Department has full and part-time positions available on various shifts.
Many of the positions require working every weekend with two days off in
the middle of the week. Applicants must be flexible in work schedule.
This is a 24-hour/7 days a week staff position. The Department requires
employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when
circumstances dictate the need.