Member Support Professional - Downtown Boston Program
About The Position
The Member Support Professional supports adults aged 18 and older with a variety of disabilities through Community-Based Day Services (CBDS). The role focuses on developing members’ independence and confidence and helping them live full and meaningful lives. The position is located at 75 Federal Street in Boston and works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role provides individualized support for members’ participation in community and in-house activities, based on their needs, abilities, goals, and wishes. It also involves assistance with activities of daily living and independent living skills, implementing program schedules and menus, maintaining basic household cleanliness, attending staff meetings, and documenting shift notes and incidents.
Requirements
- Demonstrated background and knowledge of individuals with disabilities.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- High school diploma or GED.
- English language skills.
- Ability to see and read fine print and maintain close visual contact with a computer monitor.
- Ability to communicate by telephone.
- Mobility to access all parts of the Easton office and meet with members, staff, and community partners in the community.
- Willingness and ability to learn necessary computer functions.
- Ability to sit, talk, and hear continuously; occasionally lift boxes weighing at least 20 pounds; and perform repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents.
- Ability to physically assist members as necessary, including restroom assistance and vehicle and wheelchair transfers.
Responsibilities
- Provide support so members can participate in community and in-house activities according to their personal needs and goals.
- Assist members with activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent living skills (ILS) as needed.
- Provide physical assistance to members as needed, including restroom assistance and vehicle or wheelchair transfers.
- Review assigned members and conduct ongoing reviews as needed.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Identify and provide support that helps members participate in the community and in-house activities according to their needs, abilities, and wishes.
- Implement weekly schedules, menus, and activities.
- Perform basic household tasks and maintain program cleanliness.
- Report unusual incidents or behaviors to appropriate supervisory personnel and complete incident reports as necessary.
- Review and document program shift notes daily.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
