• Day Relief

    The Arc of Opportunity (Fitchburg, MA)


    Day Relief

     

    Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential? The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Day Relief Professionals to fill that mission.

     

    Hiring Multiple position of Relief Direct Support Professional – Day Program (#6090) FLSA Status: Nonexempt

     

    Salary

     

    $20.40 Per hour

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Works closely with both Day Habilitation and Community Based Day and Employment

     

    Services staff members in delivering service standards of excellence and ensure

     

    operational compliance within assigned program in accordance with federal, state and

     

    agency regulations.

     

    • Provides transportation for individual on community activities

    • Assists individuals in the preparation of meals as appropriate their preferences,

     

    abilities, and interest and in accordance with dining guidelines.

     

    • Assists individual in resolving health and hygiene issues.

    • Performs safe lifts and transfers of individuals who use wheelchairs.

    • Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values

     

    in all interpersonal and professional relations.

     

    • Implements service plan goals and objectives.

    • Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for

     

    billing purposes.

     

    • Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all

     

    required certifications.

     

    • Conducts oneself professionally, maintaining respect, following regulations and

    agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties

    • Support participants to increase their independence while safely navigating the

     

    community.

     

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    + Highschool diploma or GED

    + Active and valid driver’s license

    + Ability to pass background checks

    + Ability to lift to 50lbs and sustained periods of sitting or standing

    + Ability to assist in a restraint if needed

    + Experience in substance abuse or mental health preferred

     

    The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

     

    When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.