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Nonotuck Resource Associates Direct Support Professional in Northampton, Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON, WESTERN MASS Direct Support Professional ABOUT US Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships. POSITION SUMMARY Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Professional in the Western Mass area. Direct care staff 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 skills training Provide companionship and supervision for person-served outside of their home Support people to stay safe by following person-specific plans Transportation to/from preferred activities Must be comfortable supporting person through challenging behavioral episodes and providing assistance with activities of daily living. REQUIRMENTS Valid driver\'s license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle Pass a Massachusetts and nationwide criminal background check (CORI and finger printing) Strong written and verbal communication skills High school diploma or equivalent Experience working with adults with disabilities a plus Knowledge of trauma-informed care a plus VACCINATION POLICY At Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc., the health and safety of our employees and the people/families we serve is our top priority. That\'s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID -19 to meet our pre-employment requirements. AFFIRMATIVE/EEOC 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.