Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Greater Bristol Area

At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!

Locations: Several programs available across the Greater Bristol area

Hours: Day and evening. One weekend day availability is a must.

Pay Rate: $17.75/hour

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with individuals with diverse medical & behavioral needs in a group home setting.

• Provide comprehensive support to adults with daily living activities, including hands-on care, cooking, & cleaning.

• Assisting individuals to & from appointments with utmost attention to their needs.

• Immerse people served into community engagement through participation in work & volunteer activities, such as the Special Olympics.

• Offer assistance in positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, & enhancement of socialization skills.

• Ensure detailed electronic & physical documentation of individualized case notes on a daily basis.

• Work seamlessly with nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists to provide holistic and individualized care.

Benefits:

• Extensive paid training and certification program

• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)

• Paid time off (increases over years of service)

• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)

• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources.

• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives

• Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties

• Employee mentorship program

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license is required.

• Willingness to learn, no experience needed.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or Bosnian a plus!

To see a day in the life of our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro