ASL-Fluent Community Support Specialist

Chelsea Chamber; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Credit Union Banking

Tuition Remission

Job summary

North Suffolk is seeking a Community Support Specialist - ASL to join our team in Massachusetts. You will engage individuals, assess needs, and help develop and implement treatment plans in community and group living settings, with a focus on Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients.

Responsibilities include skill-building, housing support, medication assistance, and coordinating with housing teams. Required ASL fluency, HS diploma (Bachelor's preferred), MAP/CPR/First Aid certs within 5 months, and MA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least one year experience with populations that have severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• American Sign Language fluency is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Engage people to improve health and wellness and develop skills.
• Gather information about community agencies to assist in services.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching for socialization.
• Organize and lead individual and group social activities.
• Carry out treatment plan interventions with direct support in office and community settings.
• Collaborate with Housing Coordinators to find safe, affordable housing.
• Participate in medication administration per MAP and DMH policies.

Skills

ASL fluency

MAP certification

CPR/First Aid

Mass. Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

North Suffolk is seeking a Community Support Specialist - ASL to join our team in Massachusetts. You will engage individuals, assess needs, and help develop and implement treatment plans in community and group living settings, with a focus on Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients.

Responsibilities include skill-building, housing support, medication assistance, and coordinating with housing teams. Required ASL fluency, HS diploma (Bachelor's preferred), MAP/CPR/First Aid certs within 5 months, and MA