ACCS Behavioral Specialist I

Eliot; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social service nonprofit in Massachusetts dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential support to individuals facing mental health challenges, helping them achieve their recovery goals through direct interventions and encouragement. With comprehensive in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, you will be equipped with the skills to make a real difference in people's lives. Eliot values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in a fulfilling way, this position is for you.

Benefits

75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually

401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match

100% Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

$3000 Tuition Reimbursement Annually

Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential.
• Experience with adults having severe mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions focusing on problem solving and skills training.
• Assist in ongoing assessment of symptoms and responses.

Skills

Problem Solving

Behavior Modeling

Encouragement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

Are you looking for more than a job but an impactful career?

Do you want to make a difference to others but are worried since you don't have a CNA certificate? Join one of Massachusetts' largest social service nonprofits: We will empower you, provide professional development and mobility, and are committed to creating a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workplace.

If this attracts you, apply to work at Eliot TODAY! We provide in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, and will provide you with the skills to make a difference in people's lives!

Responsibilities:

• Provide side by side interventions to Persons that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
• Assist the team and Persons in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Support Persons in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.
• Support the pursuit of services that are culturally competent, strengths-based, recovery-based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences, accessing community resources that support these healthy areas.
• Provide assistance to Persons related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, appointments.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Ideally prior experience working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness.

Available Schedules:

• Sun-Thu 3pm-11pm (40 hours per week).
• Sat/Sun 1pm-9pm, Mon 7am-3pm, Fri 11am-7pm (32 hours per week).
• Sun 9am-5pm, Mon-Thu 11am-7pm (40 hours per week).
• Sun 1pm-9pm, Mon 7am-3pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 3pm-11pm (32 hours per week).
• Tue-Thu, 2pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-9pm (40 hours per week).

Eliot's benefits include the following:

• 75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance.
• 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
• 100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• $3000 Tuition Reimbursement Annually.
• Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance.
• Credit Union Affiliation.

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School.

Experience

Preferred: Working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: MA Driver's License.