Group Home Direct Care Professional Job at Living Independently Forever(LIFE)
GROUP HOME DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL
for adults with intellectual disabilities
$16 per hour PLUS BONUSES
Sign On Bonus, Retention Bonuses and more – it is a great time to join LIFE!
Positions available in E. Falmouth (near the Mashpee line), Sandwich, and Hyannis!
Thank you for your interest in LIFE — Living Independently Forever, Inc., one of the Cape & Plymouth Business Media’s 2022 BEST PLACES TO WORK!
At LIFE, we support adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE.
This is a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others–and if you choose—build a career in this high demand field, in an organization with exceptional growth potential! You will go home feeling good about the difference you have made in our residents’ lives.
Most important applicant characteristics for this position are kindness, patience and dependability.
We are happy to work with flexible applicants who are a match to the position to build them a schedule that works with their personal life. Listed below are the ideal shifts and locations we are looking for at this time.
IDEAL SCHEDULE NEEDS (we will work with you to try to work out a schedule that works for your life and ours – full or part-time).
FALMOUTH: Sunday 9AM – 9PM; Friday 2PM – 9PM; Saturday 9AM – 9PM; Saturday 9PM – 9AM (this is an overnight shift). We will do our best to work with your needs for the REST OF YOUR SCHEDULE!
SANDWICH: Saturday 3PM – 9PM; Sunday 3PM – 9PM
HYANNIS: Friday 9AM – 9PM; Saturday 9AM – 9PM; Sunday 9AM – 9PM
MASHPEE: Full Time hours TBD
Note: On Sunday shifts we pay a differential of $1 per hour between 9AM and 9PM
Most of these homes have active clients who engage in many activities they cannot wait to get back to as the pandemic continues to stabilize. If you would like either a part-time or full-time position–we can work that out for you.
All positions +30 hours weekly enjoy an EXCELLENT benefits package including paid Holidays, PTO, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, etc. Positions of +20 hours also have Holidays and PTO!
The support of these active and heart-warming residents is done through:
- Instruction, guidance and by serving as a positive example to these active adults
- Assisting them to maximize and maintain their independence in their home and in the community by assisting with life skills –cooking, planning, and reviewing daily/weekly schedules, cleaning
- Assisting in preparation for their morning, evening or night routines as needed, etc. and on errands and social activities in the community or virtually.
- Role modelling and maintaining sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles and complying with LIFE guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (e.g., uses PPE as required, social distancing, etc.)
- Applicant must be able to project a positive and patient personality and provide ongoing support, interaction, and encouragement to our clients.
- Must be +18 years old
- MUST BE KIND, PATIENT and HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR
- Valid driver’s license required with acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle (mileage is reimbursed on the rare occasion when driving your personal vehicle is needed.)
- Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with supported individuals, co-workers and parents
- Must be able to manage an individual e-mail account and basic computer entries as needed
- Must be dependable
- Must be willing to complete and/or attend required training classes including CPR/First Aid and MAP Training (provided by LIFE)
- Per the state of MA DDS, MUST be able to pass CORI, DPPC and Fingerprint check and have an MVR record acceptable to LIFE’s Auto Insurance carrier.
Feel free to check out our website at lifecapecod.org to learn more about what we do.
To apply, please respond to this posting with a brief letter of interest including your address and phone number and your resume. You can also apply online.
LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve almost 200 clients with locations in Barnstable, Mashpee, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Sandwich and Plymouth.
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