Senior Community Based Support Staff - BVES Uxbridge

Open Sky Community Services • Uxbridge, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Community Based Support Staff member supports individuals with developmental disabilities in community-based employment and programming. The role assists with individualized service and behavioral plans, skill development, community relationships, job coaching, and personal care. It also supports the Employment Coordinator with program operations, schedules, documentation, employer relations, and staff orientation. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; and at least one year of relevant experience in a health care setting. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized service and behavioral plans.
• Implement activities that support valued community roles and personal relationships through skill teaching, programming, job sharing, or coaching.
• Assume Employment Coordinator responsibilities when the coordinator is absent.
• Assist the Employment Coordinator with general program operations, daily schedules and assignments, and required documentation in eHana.
• Assist with management of the daily program schedule and ensure requirements are met.
• Implement procedures to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and physical sites, and assist with personal care.
• Assist with marketing, employer relations, and job development tasks.
• Communicate pertinent information to stakeholders.
• Orient new staff and provide peer mentoring.
• Monitor program supplies, vehicle maintenance, and physical plant needs, and provide the Employment Coordinator with a requisition list.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions, and other assigned meetings.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off: 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; 32 days in the second year; maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance, 100% employer-paid.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Individual and group supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED