Paraprofessional - Full Time

Pay Rate $16.50 / Hour

($17.00 after one year.)

Location: 70 Main Street, Taunton

NO WEEKENDS, NO NIGHTS, NO HOLIDAYS!

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Day Habilitation program is looking for a full-time Paraprofessional to provide instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The employee transports program consumers to residences and day services as scheduled and serves as a paraprofessional when not transporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the daily schedule as written by the Program Director or Coordinator.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals as requested.
• Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, signs of illness or injury.
• Ensure individuals are actively engaged in assigned activities.
• Ensure all protocols are followed to include but not limited to: toileting, dining, dietary, PICA (persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances), behavior guidelines, seizures and safety.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

QUALIFICATION: You must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Submit and pass initial and random drug testing.

• Knowledge obtained through attainment of high school diploma/GED preferred.
• One-year experience in a health care, mental health or developmental disability preferred but not required.
• Ability to escort, assist and/or transport program participants.
• Ability to work with mental health and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only*

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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