Direct Support Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a full time Direct Support Professional . This is a non-exempt position, with flexible scheduling.

Direct Support Professional must develop a strong rapport built on mutuality of love, kindness and respect.

Responsibilities of the direct care staff include but are not limited to :

• Identify and engage in person specific community activities which may include; recreation, social activities or life skill training
• Assist people to achieve their ISP goals - Provide companionship and model appropriate social skills to help build and maintain personal relationships.
• Support people to stay safe by following person specific plans
• Transportation to / from preferred activities

REQUIRMENTS

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle
• Pass a Massachusetts and nationwide criminal background check (CORI and finger printing)
• Current annual physical or the ability to be seen by PCP within 30 days
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual Preferred

AFFIRMATIVE / EEOC STATEMENT

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement : Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wellness, Civility, and Diversity

I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate. Nonotuck Employee

At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives.

The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission.

Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness : with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing.

In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility though the Civility Initiative.

The Civility Initiative began in to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility.

Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve.

Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community.