Supported Housing Specialist - DS Individual Supports M-F-9-5

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

18h

About The Position

The Supported Housing Specialist provides community-based support and training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and Autism to help them maintain or develop independent living. This is a non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities. The role follows program, clinical, and quality protocols and provides supports in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner. The specialist communicates relevant clinical, programmatic, operational, and community changes to the Program Director and may provide specialized training to individuals and coworkers in assigned roles.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Department of Public Health certification in medication administration is required. Applicants without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire to retain employment.
Certification in Prevent Training is required. Applicants without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire to retain employment.
Current driver’s license and maintenance of a safe driving record.
Ability to use a personal cell phone and personal vehicle.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and provide emergency physical intervention as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow program models, clinical practices, program requirements, and quality protocols, including participation in meetings and trainings, data collection, and community relationships.
Use sound clinical judgment when observing, supporting, resourcing, and communicating.
Teach and reinforce activities of daily living, including medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, transportation skills, and safety.
Develop and implement activities that reinforce and develop skills, including using teachable moments.
Follow program safety procedures, including personal safety, crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention when needed.
Maintain program documentation.
Provide supports and services in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner.
Provide timely and accurate communication to the Program Director about clinical, programmatic, operational, or community changes.
Provide specialized training and instruction to individuals and coworkers in assigned roles, such as Medication Officer, Human Rights Officer, Van Officer, Safety Officer, or Activities Coordinator.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.