Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  - Provide support to individuals in 1:1 and group settings as defined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP).
  - Record accurate data for established goals, objectives, and behavior plans; prepare progress notes and other required documentation using professional standards.
  - Collaborate with Case Managers, clinicians, and paraprofessionals to develop and implement programs that enhance skills in self-care, communication, self-direction, self-preservation, and activities of daily living.
  - Assist in developing and implementing behavioral and therapeutic intervention strategies as outlined by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and Behavioral Services.
  - Support Positive Behavior Support (PBS) initiatives and complete Quality Behavior Curriculum requirements.
  - Implement behavior plans and interventions as assigned, including physical restraint when required for safety and in compliance with Safety Care training.
  - Develop curriculum, activities, and modules to enhance program quality and member engagement.
  - Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input during reviews and planning sessions.
  - Serve as a positive role model for individuals, establishing consistent behavioral expectations in accordance with agency policies.
  - Provide coaching and support to new or less experienced staff as directed.
  - Maintain regular communication with Case Managers and supervisors regarding member progress and concerns.
  - Attend all required meetings, trainings, and certifications (including Safety Care).
  - Ensure program routines, schedules, and safety standards are followed at all times.
  - Assist and support individuals with physical and dietary care needs, including physical or mechanical transfers, assistance with feeding, or delegated nursing activities (e.g., administration of thickening agents or special diets).
  -  Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety
  - Engage in remote or virtual services following a preplanned curriculum; assist in developing virtual materials as appropriate.
  - Follow all current OPTS/Day Hab guidelines based on DDS/MassHealth regulations, including daily health screening and PPE compliance.
  - Serve as a liaison between RTR and the community, representing the agency with professionalism, empathy, and a proactive attitude.
  - Adhere to all RTR policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  - Perform additional duties or substitute for others as assigned.
  - Provide all services in alignment with RTR’s mission, philosophy, and core values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BA/BS in a human services discipline preferred (Direct Care 2 only)
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Tuberculosis screening within the previous 12 months. 
   

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.