Job description

Work for CRC and earn up to $46,800 per year (50 hour weekly schedule) or $56,160 per year (60 hour weekly schedule) as a Direct Support Professional. Flexible schedules are available between our Day, Residential, and Family Support Programs.

Start your path toward a fulfilling career at the Charles River Center. Consider joining our team of compassionate, hard-working and caring individuals that empower and support people with disabilities. The Charles River Center provides innovative opportunities, services, and supports for over 950 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and mental health challenges, in the Metrowest and Southeast regions of Massachusetts.

The Charles River Center (CRC) seeks caring and compassionate Direct Support Professionals committed to providing outstanding care and quality service within a number of our residential programs. Responsibilities would include interacting and communicating with the individuals served, staff, families, and colleagues professionally. CRC staff members are also responsible for conducting and transporting individuals to scheduled recreation activities in the community.

Additional Job Duties:

• Provide individual and small group instruction in self-care, activities of daily living, communication, social, and motor skills.
• Attend in-service trainings as required.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and personnel practices.
• Protect the health and safety of all consumers and staff.
• Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have direct support experience with people with ID/DD.
• Successful completion and maintenance of the following: CPR and First Aid Certification; Human Rights; Universal Precautions; Mandated Reporting; DPPC; Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety Health and employees on the 1st day of employment.
• Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.

Generous Benefits Package:

• Sign-on bonus $1,500 - Please inquire about eligibility!
• Competitive Health and Dental Insurance with the employer paying a substantial portion of the costs, including a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Health and Dental Insurance available to all full-time employees on the 1st day of employment.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible Spending accounts offered for both dependent and health care.
• $1,500.00 in tuition reimbursement per benefit year for full-time employees.
• Through the 1st year of service, full-time employees receive 13 vacation days with additional increases after one year.
• Full and Part-time employees accrue 48 hours (6 days) of sick time per year with rollover.
• Part-time employees can receive prorated vacation and holiday time.
• 11 paid holidays per year

Experience
Preferred

• 1 year(s): Must have direct support experience with people with ID/DD.

Education
Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications
Required

• Driver's License

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brockton, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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