In-Home Support Staff

Advocates • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The In-Home Support Staff is responsible to supervise the daily living activities of individuals, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling on a consistent basis. The In-Home Support Staff will facilitate individual growth in areas of daily living skills, independence, personal development, financial management, communication, socialization and community integration.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the program population is preferred.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Assist individual in daily living activities, while promoting self-advocacy, decision-making, problem-solving, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with the individual, family members and program management, as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing support to individual.
• Participate in planning and implementation of activities and daily routine for individuals.
• Support individuals in their home and encourage individuals to become an active member of their community by actively seeking out integrated activities, opportunities for community participation, and membership.
• Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns.
• Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
• Prepare summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned; maintain current necessary certifications.
• Report significant medical, behavioral and psychiatric health-related concerns.
• Perform physical intervention in the event of a client crisis.
• Please note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees