• Direct Support Personnel

    Amergis (New Bedford, MA)


    Salary: $720 / Week

     

    The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home, community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provides training/assistance to assigned individuals with Interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with the outcomes and goals in the individual’s support plan and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director

     

    Reports any changes in status to Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director

     

    Documents care accurately per company policies and procedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis. Adheres to client and Amergis policy and procedures at all times

     

    Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and In-services as requested

     

    Provides therapeutic support in daily activities

     

    Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

     

    Accompanies resident/s to schedule activities both inside and out of the facility/home

     

    Participates in contributing appropriate revisions of individual services plans as requested by client, team leader or program coordinator

     

    Assists with admissions, discharges and transferring of residents

     

    Assists residents with routine household chores and other ADLS to support independence

     

    Assists with training new staff if applicable

    Minimum Requirements:

    High School diploma or its equivalent

     

    Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

     

    Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

     

    Current CPR if applicable

     

    TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

     

    Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)

     

    Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

     

    Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

     

    Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

     

    Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

     

    Computer proficiency required

     

    Must be at least 18 years of age

     

    Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.