**Overview** **Starting Rate: $18.50/hour** Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. **Minimum Education Required** High School Diploma/GED **Additional Shift Details** Saturday 5pm-11pm, Friday – 3PM-11PM **Responsibilities** + Maintain residence in a neat,cleanand orderly fashion + Assist individuals in their morning routines, ensuring that they are appropriately prepared for the routines of the day. + Provide awake coverage when required to assist individuals in evacuating during fire drills or in any emergency situation. + Assistpeople with medications and health care needs,monitorand communicate health care issues. + Physicallyassistpeople during emergency procedures or as needed for required care. + Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans and implement ISPobjectivesconsistently. + Ensure that people’s human rights, privacy and confidentiality are respected. + Ensure that people’s transportation needs are met. + Role modelappropriate behaviors,dressand social norms. + Maintain communication with other staff through the use of the daily log, incident reports, etc. + Participate in all requiredtrainings, staff meetings and supervisions. + Complete requiredtrainingsandmaintaincertifications. + Comply withall applicable policies, procedures,guidelinesand regulations. + Perform otherreasonably relatedduties as assigned. **Competencies:** + Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully. + Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported. + Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things. + Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills. + Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate. + Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. + Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality. + Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events. + Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance. + Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly. **Qualifications** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Oneyearexperience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred. + Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status. + Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers. + Additionalspecific experience may berequired. _HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._ Apply Now! (https://careers-advocatesinc.icims.com/jobs/10714/direct-support-staff/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336180790) Broadcast via Social Network **Connect With Us!** **Job Locations** _US-MA-Gardner_ **Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_ **Job ID** _2024-10714_ **Organization** _Advocates_ **Type** _Regular Part-Time_ **Number of Hours Per Week** _14_ **Business Unit** _Developmental Services_