Direct Support Professional

• Develop an understanding of each person supported, their unique strengths, needs, goals, and desires
• Assist individuals in articulating and achieving their needs, goals, and desires
• Work as a member of a team to support individuals in developing a full community-based daytime life, including skills and experiences associated with it
• Promote and support community engagement and participation
• Support and exert personal initiative to ensure that each person presents a positive image of themselves and the program
• Assist individuals in developing long-lasting and meaningful relationships with family, friends, community members, and co-workers
• Assist individuals in participating in community activities, including group membership, volunteer commitments, educational opportunities, leisure, and social pursuits
• Complete Individual Service Plan goals and activities
• Monitor and provide assistance (direct care) with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed
• Work closely with Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, and Care Managers
• Regularly monitor Nonotuck email inbox and receive information via email
• Perform any and all duties deemed essential to support the agency, office, team, or people we support
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the home(s) of people served
• Availability to work weekends, with the schedule determined by the person served
• Participate in ongoing educational information and trainings on health, aging, and specific member needs

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in direct care or related field is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting independence and community inclusion
• Community experience that expands specifically to the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, HCBS waivers (supporting those with a Brain Injury or those who have chronic conditions affecting their availability to live safely in the community) preferred
• Background check required
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check)

Additional education and training in human services is a plus

• Accrued Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage and Meal Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health insurance at a reasonable cost
• Plenty of time off
• Good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing
• Wellness programs
• Dedicated wellness hours