Day Support Specialist

Northeast Arc•Beverly, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Day Support Specialist Location: Beverly, MA Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm Target Pay: $24.00 hourly Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity. Job Summary At Northeast Arc, our mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. As a Day Support Specialist, you will play a direct and meaningful role in that mission. Northeast Arc's Day Habilitation (Day Hab) programs focus on the acquisition, retention, and improvement of self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Our individualized Day Hab plans are tailored to each participant's personal goals and dreams. We weave clinical supports and consultations into daily activities through our team of support staff, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. In this role, you will provide hands-on direct care and skills training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, person-centered Day Habilitation setting. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will promote the highest level of independence and satisfaction in participants' daily activities, helping them build meaningful connections, grow their abilities, and thrive in their communities. If you are compassionate, energetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this role offers a truly rewarding career experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one year of experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled adults or in a health care setting
Self-motivated team player with a positive, energetic, and professional demeanor; compassionate, creative, and able to work well with participants with diverse needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate and write in English
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for 1 hour uninterrupted, bend, and push wheelchairs
Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and skills training for assigned participants in a Day Habilitation setting to promote the highest level of independence and satisfaction in their daily activities
Support participants in engaging with interest-based and therapeutic activities aligned with their individualized Day Habilitation plans
Provides assistance to individuals with all aspects of personal care including: toileting, mealtime prep and support.
Assists with hoyer lifts, showering and dressing.
Presents information, in a professional manner, regarding any individual in meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and emails.
Understand the clinical and social needs of individuals receiving services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees working an average 30 hours per week)
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
Group Life Insurance
Additional voluntary insurance options and discount programs
403(b) retirement plan with limited company match
Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Hub
Ongoing professional development (trainings, conferences, CEUs, and more)
eAcademy online learning platform
Mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
Additional perks including employee discounts and more