Support Specialist - Brain Injury Services

Eliot Community Human Services • Stoughton, MA

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About The Position

Eliot is seeking a Support Specialist for its Brain Injury program, which provides innovative programming to adults with brain injuries. The program supports participants in enhancing their lives, developing personal skills, engaging in community activities, and building supportive relationships. The Support Specialist provides restorative skill-building activities and support to help individuals rebuild communication proficiency, social and behavioral skills, self-help abilities, and daily living skills.

The role provides direct support to people with medical, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional needs. Support includes assistance with daily activities and personal care, medication administration in accordance with MAP regulations, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The listed schedules include shifts ranging from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m., with schedules of 32 or 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is $20.50.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain-injured adults.
• Ability to drive the residence van.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Maintain a personally owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with medical, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional needs as they complete daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, and leisure activities.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed while promoting independence and personal growth.
• Administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations and report significant health, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks and report maintenance or safety issues to help ensure a clean and safe environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, for benefit-eligible positions.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible positions.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Discounted fitness services and access to childcare resources.
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
• Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

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