Job Description

Position: RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS (Direct Support Professionals)

Sign on bonus $3,500 for Full Time (30-40 hours), and $1,750 for Part Time (20-29 hours) positions. The bonus will be paid out in two increments!

WE HAVE SEVERAL OPEN POSITIONS AT OUR LOCATION IN THE SOUTH SHORE AREA. Work hands-on with adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct care and support to ensure resident health & safety, developing & implementing ISP goals & recreational & community supports.

Experience: 1 year of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Requirements:
-Must be 18 years old
-High School Diploma, HiSET, GED, or equivalent
-1st Aid, CPR certification required. (training can be provided through our agency).
-MAP certified a plus!
-Valid driver license required
-Acceptable Driver Record required
-Acceptable CORI, Fingerprinting and Abuse Registry background check will be required.
-Reliability a must
-Ability to physically assist/lift/transfer individuals safely
-Effective interpersonal communication skills
-Professional demeanor required
-Ability to work as part of a team required

We follow all State and CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Arc of the South Shore strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. We are an EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule: Holidays; Monday to Friday; Night shift; Weekends as needed
Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits (available to eligible employees; 30-40 hours):
-Dental insurance
-Employee assistance program
-Health insurance
-Life insurance
-Paid time off
-Parental leave
-Professional development assistance
-Referral program
-Retirement plan
-Vision insurance