House of Possibilities Inc
Location
Easton, Massachusetts
Salary
$20 - $24 / HOUR
The Member Support Professional will provide necessary support to adults aged 18+ with various disabilities to foster independence and confidence, assisting them in community and in-house activities based on their personal goals. Responsibilities include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Living Skills (ILS), physical support, medication dispensing according to MAP regulations, and implementing schedules and activities.
Candidates must have a demonstrated background and knowledge of individuals with disabilities, a valid MA Driver’s license with a clean record, and must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification and MAP Certification within three months if not already certified. A High School diploma or GED is required, along with the physical ability to assist members and perform necessary household tasks.
The Member Support Professional role is crucial in developing independence, building confidence, and supporting our Members towards living a full and meaningful life. The position will support adults 18+ with a variety of disabilities.
Tuesday & Wednesday - 3: 30pm -8:30pm
Position based at House of Possibilities, 9 Belmont Street, Easton, MA.
● Provide the support needed by guests/members to successfully participate in community and in-house activities according to their personal needs and goals
● Assist members as needed with ADL’s and ILS
● Assist members physically as needed.
● Review assigned members and review ongoing as needed
● Dispense medications to guest per MAP regulations
● Attend weekly staff meeting
● Identify and provide the support needed by members to successfully become a part of the community and to participate in in-house activities according to each person’s
needs, abilities and wishes.
● Implement weekly schedules, menus, and activities.
● Basic Household Tasks and cleanliness of program
● If not MAP certified, must obtain certification within 3 months.
● Follow all MAP rules and regulations.
● Report any unusual incidents or behaviors to appropriate supervisory personnel and complete incident reports as necessary.
● Review and document shift notes daily for program.
● Demonstrated background and knowledge of individuals with disabilities.
● Valid MA Driver’s license and clean driving record.
Education/Certifications/Licensure: ● CPR/First Aid Certification
● MAP Certification. If not MAP certified on hire, then must be certified within the first 3 months of employment.
High School diploma or GED
Language Skills: ● English
The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Must be able to see and read fine print; will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly.
● Must be able to communicate utilizing a telephone.
● Must have the mobility to allow access to all parts of the Easton office, as well as meet with members, staff and community partners out in the community.
● Must be willing and able to learn all necessary computer functions.
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear, occasionally required to lift boxes weighing at least 20 lbs., and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents.
● Physically assist members as necessary, including but not limited to using the restroom, vehicle transfers and wheelchair transfers.
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