Ability Support Partner (Leominster-Day Time)

The Devereux Foundation • Leominster, MA

274d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for caring and compassionate people who want to work in a 4-bed male group home setting with adults (over the age of 22) in the Leominster area. Residents working on treatment for IDD/ADS. In our community group home in Leominster individuals learn the skills needed for independent living and are encouraged to make meaningful life choices. Our goal is to support individuals to access the services they need, build community connections and to achieve the best quality of life possible. As a Ability Support Partner, you are a teacher - coaching and demonstrating skills to increase individual's independence, relationship builder - developing positive connections with individuals, their friends and families and their DDS service coordinators and an environmental manager - monitoring the safety and security of the home and community.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active driver's license is required
• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders
• Must be MAPS certified

Responsibilities

• Coaching and assisting in hygiene routines
• Chore completion
• Meal preparation
• Administration of medications
• Completion of required paperwork
• Planning and facilitating recreational activities
• Assisting with transportation
• Supporting individuals in working and achieving their goals

Benefits

• 192 PTO hours/year plus 64 sick hours/year
• Blue Cross PPO & High Deductible Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, accident, identity theft, pet and more insurance options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment through SAVI: Full-time up to $5,200/yr, Part-time up to $2,600/yr
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED