Community Support Specialist (Individual Supports)

Role Details

25 hours - Schedule: Sat 9a-1p, Sun 9a-5p, Mon 12p-8p, Tues 3p-8p

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We are looking for energetic and compassion staff to work as Community Support Specialists and provide rehabilitation services to high functioning individuals with developmental disabilities and or acquired brain injuries. Our In-Home Support program provides assistance to adults who live in their own homes but need some support in order to do so. This program supports persons served who enjoy living independently in the community and offers assistance to maintain a stable and fulfilling environment. This service is specifically tailored to meet the needs of each individual to help with activities and tasks such as managing finances, medical issues, self-administration of medication, meal planning and preparation, shopping, travel training, getting along with neighbors, and making good choices. Staff members meet with persons served for as few as two or as many as 30 hours per week, depending upon the needs of the individual served.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and direct care experience with a disabled population. Must have a valid driver's license in state of residency and own means of transportation.

BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package

• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 403B plan with discretionary match

• Wellness Activities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

*This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. (AFSME).

Responsibilities:

1. Attend to the daily needs of persons served on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.

2. Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care and hygiene; self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting; transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and utilization of community resources.

3. Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Action Plans (IAPs) including implementation of behavioral objectives/plans.

4. Participate in IAP meetings and other meetings as required by supervisor.

5. Supervise and document consumer self-administration of medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.

6. Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other IAP and program required documentation.

7. Transport consumers to and from day programs, medical appointments and other activities as required.

8. Provide opportunities for leisure time activities and foster independence in the choice and participation of those activities.

9. Organize, develop and implement group and individual activities which serve to integrate the lives of consumers with members of their community.

10. Fulfill case management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, including those related to medical and legal concerns.

11. Ensure client safety and comply with program standards for staff coverage, including assistance to the Administrator-On-Call whenever possible.

12. Act as consumer advocate and role model.

13. Provide a supportive environment that includes opportunities for consumers to determine, to the fullest extent possible, personal decisions for daily schedules and routines.

14. Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and developments as well as informing supervisor of program issues and concerns.

15. Communicate in a professional manner.

16. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

17. Perform duties consistent with program and agency policies and procedures.

18. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

-High School Diploma or GED

• Direct care experience with a disabled population

-Valid driver’s license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record

-Own means of transportation required

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

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Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.

Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.

Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.

ID: 2023-6539

External Company Name: Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.

External Company URL: http://www.bamsi.org/

EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.

Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.

Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.

BAMSI 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.