PCA/Worcester

Triangle, Inc • Worcester, MA

70d

About The Position

Triangle, an innovative non-profit organization assisting people with cognitive and physical disabilities is seeking a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for the Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) program. EPIC, a part of Triangle, was founded in 2011 with the mission of preparing young people with disabilities to be actively engaged community leaders through education, leadership development and community service.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services, that includes experience working with youth with disabilities
• Experience assisting people with disabilities with their personal care
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license or dependable transportation
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment CORI and Driving Record Check

Responsibilities

• Assist EPIC youth with personal care routines as needed (toileting, eating, etc.)
• Support youth by providing needed accommodations to ensure their participation in EPIC programming
• Work with EPIC staff to assist in preparing for programming to make sure the needs of all of EPIC’s young leaders are being met
• Supervise youth during workshops, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities
• Represents Triangle and EPIC to family members, community organizations, and partners
• Provide Program Participants with instruction in performing community service projects and other programming
• Ensure that all personal care assistance provided to EPIC youth fits into EPIC’s self-advocacy model by ensuring that all assistance is youth led
• Maintain proper care, use, inventory and storage of supplies and equipment
• Identify and assist in curriculum development and execution
• Participate in all required training
• Intervene in minor behavioral issues
• Participate in team meetings
• Assist in reaching programmatic goals set by EPIC Executive Director
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees