Consider Opportunities for Inclusion for employment opportunities in the field of disabilities!
We are committed to hiring superior employees to deliver services to our adult participants in Residential Services, Day and Employment programs, and to adolescents and adults in our Recreation Programs. Now in our 69th year as a provider of quality services, our emphasis on staff development includes onsite and offsite trainings as needed in a range of topics such as supervisory skills, communication skills, geriatric/Alzheimer’s trainings, sign language and human rights, to name a few. Additionally, employees may access our Tuition Reimbursement benefit after six months of employment.
Located at two sites in Waltham, MA and one site in Medfield, MA, we offer competitive salaries and excellent training to our employees. Benefits, based upon a forty hour work week, include vacation, personal and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, section 125 plan, flexible spending, 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity, and pension plan. AA/EOE
Please email cover letter and resume to admin@oppsforinclusion.org or mail to Personnel, Opportunities for Inclusion, 56 Chestnut St., Waltham, MA 02453.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities! As a Residential Direct Care Professional/Assistant Manager, your job responsibilities include: Implementation of individual service plans, documentation of individual’s progress, continuous evaluation of the appropriateness of the ISP, and specific responsibilities for operation of the household that are designated by the Director of Program Management and Residential House Manager. Operational responsibility for implementation of individual’s ISP and collection of data to document progress. During this role you will also be the Assistant House Manager.
SITE
- Report information to Residential House Manager regarding individual and site needs.
- Share in daily operation of household, assuming responsibility for those areas designated by the Residential House Manager.
- Implement the site policy that reflects the individual operational needs of the site.
- Provide direct care coverage when scheduled by the Residential House Manager for all shifts including being awake during overnight.
- Attend all staff development programs deemed appropriate to the specific needs of the site by the Residential House Manager.
STAFF
- Participate as team member offering feedback and support to peers.
- Participate in supervision by Residential House Manager.
- Participate in self-evaluation and evaluation of peers.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
- Perform necessary duties when requested by the Residential House Manager.
- Attend all staff meetings
- Carry out one’s job consistent with the agency’s personnel policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings as needed
OTHER AGENCIES
- Communicate with families of designated individuals when delegated by the Residential House Manager.
- Establish and maintain communication with day, social and support services for advocate individuals.
REPORTS TO: Residential House Manager
- Interest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience or education pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Class D Driver’s License
- MAP Certification
- Accepts responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Able to communicate orally and in writing
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