Advocates · 3 months ago
Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff - Developmental Services (female only)
Swansea, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $18.50/hrAdvocates is a community-focused organization dedicated to providing support and care for individuals with developmental needs. The Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of individuals during the night and assisting with morning activities as needed.
Addiction TreatmentCommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Remain alert and respond to the needs of the individuals
Assist individuals with morning activities as needed, advise individuals in choosing weather appropriate clothing and prepare lunch and/or any items needed for the day program
Lift and transfer individuals as needed
Provide a safe living environment for individuals through compliance with agency policies, OSHA and other safety standards
Train individuals in responding to nighttime fire drills, conduct regular drills and ensure the safe evacuation of individuals from the program during a fire or fire drill
Provide transportation of individuals to day programs as needed
Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned
Implement established treatment programs
Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to the on-call person in accordance with program procedure
Prepare summaries of interaction and objective behavioral observations of individuals at the end of shift; clinical notes and data collection using Microsoft Outlook
Perform physical intervention in the event of an individual’s crisis
Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR/First Aid, MAP, SOLVE, HR/DPPC)
Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policy
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent degree
Experience working with the population preferred!
Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to utilize basic computer applications
Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment
Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients
Preferred
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
Benefits
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.
We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.
Company
Advocates
Advocates is a non-profit organization that provides addiction recovery, care management, and developmental services to the community.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Neal, MBA, MHL, CHFP, CRCR
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Regina Marshall
Chief Operating Officer
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