ABI Direct Care

ABI Direct Care Range from $20 to $22.72 per hour with MAP / UP TO $2K SIGN ON BONUS Cooperative Production has 33 residential homes and 6 Day Programs. Our 24/7 supervised residential programs focus on a person-centered planning approach and working with individuals to create homes adapted to meet individual needs. We provide support in the areas of life skills, social skills, and community integration with an emphasis on pursuing personal goals and interests. Each day our staff provides guidance, support, and direction as needed on new skills/tasks, behavior management, personal development, social skills, and communication. They take pride in assisting individuals in achieving goals by maintaining knowledge of their learning styles, strengths, and support needs, and ensuring that skills are taught accordingly. ABI DIRECT CARE ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide support, training, and assistance to individuals as assigned by the supervisor. These areas may include personal hygiene, daily living skills, recreation, and/or other skills as determined by the individual?s ISP and as needed in life routines. Participate as a team member in the ISP process and in person-centered planning as applicable. Implement support plans throughout the day, including behavioral and therapeutic requirements. Ensure all required documentation is completed, which includes but is not limited to progress notes; program data; medication; cleaning checklist, daily log/staff communication; finances; and time slips. Daily administering and documenting medication for each individual as prescribed by a physician in accordance with the Medication Administration Policy (MAP) is a must. Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities is preferred; however, training is provided for those people who do not have the experience but who have the heart for this work. REQUIREMENTS - Possession of a valid driver?s license, a safe driving record, and an agreement to use one?s personal vehicle for business purposes. - Acceptable Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and fingerprinting required - MAP certification is required within three months of hire date ? higher pay rate is based on being MAP certified WORKING CONDITIONS Employees are required to assist participants who may demonstrate aggressive or self-injurious behavior through direct intervention and conformance with behavioral programs. Employee assignments and work schedules are subject to change contingent upon the needs of individual participants or groups of participants. About Cooperative Production Cooperative Production is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting local citizens with developmental and other disabilities and brain injuries in a variety of residential and day programs, employment supports, and clinical services. Founded in 1972 and currently serving approximately 300 individuals and family members in Southeastern Massachusetts, our mission focuses on individualized services and community participation. We offer scheduled hours in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package for full-time staff, including health insurance, dental, vision, supplemental life, and disability insurance, and a tax-deferred annuity plan. Cooperative Production offers a variety of different benefit perks for full-time staff such as opportunities for additional paid training, free life insurance, mileage reimbursement if applicable, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off benefit including accruals for extended leave, and more! ID: #ABI1002