Relief / Per Diem- West Boylston

Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Worcester
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

Relief / Per Diem- West BoylstonUS-MA-WorcesterJob ID: 2018-2917Type: Relief Work / Per Diem# of Openings: 1Category: Relief WorkLanesboro RoadOverviewAre you looking for a position that has flexibility to work with your personal work or school schedule? Join our Relief Program! The Relief Program is a resource for programs to utilize in filling vacant shifts. Programs provide support to people who have a mental health challenges or Developmental Disabilities in a residential or Day support setting or community setting. The Relief position will give you an opportunity to gain experience and make a difference in someones life while working with people with both Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health challenges. The Winthrop program focuses on assisting people to develop skills to be as independent as possible with assistance from staff as needed. The home has an intensive staffing ratio to provide the needed level of assistance for both daily living skills and clinical supports to allow people to safely engage in preferred activities both in their homes and in their community. The pay rate is determined based on trainings certificates achieved. Relief employees are required to obtain or posses First Aid, CPR, MAP and SOLVE certifications. Paid training is provided for all certifications.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct support to individuals served ensuring daily living needs are met. Assist individuals in meeting their basic health needs.Maintain a safe yet challenging atmosphere; create a supportive environment that will enhance individual growth.Ensure the overall safety of program participants at all times.Perform crisis intervention, if necessary.Follow record-keeping procedures and communicate pertinent information to regular staff via written and verbal means.Follow all Agency and Program specific policies and procedures including Relief Employee Expectations.Maintain regular contact with the Relief Coordinator and Programs by responding to all Agency communication in a timely fashion. Perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsPaid or volunteer experience in the human service field strongly preferred.Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HiSET.Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word.CPR, First Aid, MAP (Medication Administration Program) and SOLVE (Strategies of Limiting Violent Episodes) certified or certifiable. Open Sky Community Services provides paid trainings for all required certifications. PI117716206PandoLogic. , Location: Worcester, MA - 01606

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