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Company Name:

Pathlight Group

Job Location:
Berkshire County
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Job Specs

Duration: Part-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: Yes

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 10

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

Pay

Min Pay: $13.60

Max Pay: $14.10

Pay Unit: Hour

Pay Details:
ISS 1/PSS1: $13.60/hr ISS 2/PSS2: $14.10/hr

Benefits

Not Specified

Job Title: Personal Support Specialist 1

Job Number: 14609500

Status: Open

Job Application (Apply) Post Date: 03/04/2021

Close Date: 04/23/2021

Description

Personal Support Specialist- Per Diem

Perform a variety of personal care duties to support individuals with developmental disabilities and to promote their dignity, safety, health, welfare, rights and development following established individualized services and procedures, specified program standards and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide personal care which may vary depending on the needs of the individual. Engage, assist and monitor individuals in daily living activities and personal care. Personal care may include eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, varied supports with walking, transfers and lifting.
2. Participate in the individualized services of each person and be current on all changes. Follow clearly established methods, techniques and procedures for engaging, assisting and monitoring individuals while assuring safety and well-being in accordance with the services. Confer with the supervisor, with input from the Care Provider on an individual's support plan, and on related questions, concerns or problems.
3. Remain in the attendance of, and fully available to Individuals served at all times, unless specified otherwise within the individualized services of the person.
4. Apply Association and program policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of crisis management, what to do in an emergency, health and safety, human rights and preventing and reporting abuse. Ensure confidentiality regarding all information shared concerning the individual and support providers.
5. Under the direction of the supervisor, respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual's family, friends and allied staff or professionals as outlined in program standards or by the program supervisor.
6. Provide First Aid/CPR and seek emergency medical care as needed.
7. Accompany the individuals we serve to appointments as requested by the supervisor; may include providing transportation.
8. Submit weekly or bi-weekly time sheets, with summaries of activities, in a timely manner. Participate in periodic meetings regarding the Individual's progress, and carry out changes as recommended.
9. Attend and participate in program and related meetings or required training as directed. Perform other similar and related duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.
10. As necessary, participate in general maintenance and laundering activities specific to the individual's needs. Ensure clean, safe and operable equipment for the individual's use.
11. Perform other similar and related duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Related experience preferred.
4. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as required by program.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 6 MONTHS:
1. Knowledge of Human Services field, personal care services, individuals with developmental disabilities, basic teaching instruction requiring some advanced skills knowledge; experience preferred.
2. Plus additional person specific training for delivery of ADLs and personal care.
3. Specialized training requirements ---basic First Aid, Fire Safety, CPR, Human Rights.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be able to maintain regular attendance.
2. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
3. A variety of duties to assist with the routine personal care of individuals with developmental disabilities involving a number of procedures and the application of clearly established standard practice as specified by programmatic operations and within the individual client service plans/implementation strategies and program policies.
4. Regular contacts with clients providing personal care, assisting and monitoring in daily living routines and programs, requiring tact to avoid conflict and obtain cooperation.
5. Work with confidential data such as client case history and personal data

How to Apply

Apply online here: https://pathlightgroup.applicantpro.com/jobs/1333971.html

Contact

Name	Erin Purkerosn
Job Title	Recruiting Coordinator
Address	Berkshire County, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone	Not Specified
Fax	Not Specified
Email	Not Specified
Web Site:	Job Application (Apply)

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