Full Time
Salary: 11 (USD) Hourly
The Asleep Overnight Support is responsible for the being physically present in a residential program to ensure the well-being of supported individuals. Maintains positive, professional relationships with individuals served, families/guardians, peers, community partners and government agencies.
Position Schedule:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday (11pm to 9am)
Essential Functions:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Physical demands include: Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting.
- Ability to perform physical restraint if necessary.
- Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported.
- Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans.
- Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions associated with residential programs including but not limited to: shoveling snow, cleaning, laundry, cooking, and grounds keeping.
- Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and crisis manage.
- Cross functional communication skills, written and oral, which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and all employees throughout the organization.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Residential Managers in delivering service standards of excellence and ensure operational compliance within assigned program in accordance with federal, state and agency regulations.
- Oversee and monitor administration of medications as appropriate.
- Completes program specific assignments including bed checks, nutritional meal planning, monitoring and maintaining inventory of household products, and assisting with transportation service.
- Follows defined end of shift check-list to ensure security of program site.
- Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments, objectives and goals.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
- High school diploma or GED is required, experience in relevant field preferred.
For full time staff - Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.
The Arc of Opportunity is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged.
The Arc of Opportunity North Central Massachusetts is a smoke free workplace and campus.