We are a nonprofit organization that has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for more than 50 years. The Arc Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod empowers and supports people with disabilities and their families to belong, contribute, and thrive.
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is seeking compassionate Shared Living Provider living on the South Shore to share their life with a fun loving, thirty something young woman and her cat. We are looking for someone to foster current relationships and build new ones in the community in which they live, continue active involvement in activities such as Special Olympics, soccer, basketball and track and field, hiking, crafting, and hanging out with her friends.
Full Time opening. Weekend and evenings a must.
Responsibilities:
· Attend to the daily needs and assist with all activities of daily living and/or skill building
· Create and provide opportunities for engaging leisure time activities both in the home and out in the community and encourage independence in the choice and participation of those activities
· Provide support by ensuring that daily activities, plans and routines reflect preferences, needs and goals
· Records and submits weekly progress notes to the IHS/SL Program Coordinator on a weekly basis
· Provides on going transportation for program members to appointments, social/recreation events, jobs, errands and promotes overall meaningful community access. (personal car must be used, mileage is reimbursed)
· Frequently and accurately communicate with family members, residential providers and the IHS/SL Program Coordinator and Program Director
· Foster and promote Human Rights and implement any and all written clinical or individualized plans and protocols (Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Support Plan, specialized diets, Incident reporting, medical protocols)
· Other duties as assigned by the IHS/SL Program Coordinator or Program Director
Qualifications desired:
· Prior experience and passion working with people with disabilities is preferred
· Comfortable assisting with personal care
· Ability to transport safely (personal car must be used, mileage is reimbursed)
· Positive attitude and ability to work independently as well as ability to work across multiple different settings- must be able to embrace changes within caseload and work settings
· Effective critical thinking and communication skills
· Ability to compose accurate data in real time
· Windows, iOS, Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required
· Must demonstrate professionalism at all times
· Ability to lift, push, pull, maneuver up to 25 pounds
· Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
· Must be able to pass criminal background checks
· High School degree or equivalent required
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road