Paraprofessional-Taunton

Paraprofessional- Full Time

PAY $18.00 / HOURLY

($18.50 after one year.)

NO HOLIDAY, WEEKENDS OR NIGHTS!

Location: 70 Main Street

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Day Habilitation program is looking for a full-time, 40 hours per week, Paraprofessional to provide instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The employee works as a member of the Day Habilitation team to provide premier services while assisting program participants with daily living skills including but not limited to dining and personal care needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the daily schedule as written by the Program Director or Coordinator.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals as requested.
• Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, signs of illness, or injury.
• Ensure individuals are actively engaged in assigned activities.
• Ensure all protocols are followed, including protocols for toileting, dining, dietary, PICA (persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances), behavior guidelines, seizures and safety, and other activities.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

QUALIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• One-year experience in a health care, mental health or developmental disability preferred but not required.
• Ability to escort, assist and/or transport program participants.
• Ability to work with mental health and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• A qualifying criminal background check required, qualifying driving record, and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

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