Community Support Specialist

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ); New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Community Support Specialist to assist residents with access to community resources, transportation guidance, and daily living support. The role emphasizes accountability, tours, and connecting residents to services.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, and benefits-eligible. Starting pay is $20/hour with a $2/hour weekend differential to support weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree preferred or six months’ relevant experience in corrections or human services.
• Experience working with elderly individuals, including those with early Alzheimer’s symptoms.
• Knowledge of FBOP Statement of Work as it relates to residents’ checks.
• Reliable transportation to drive to various parts of New England.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident accountability, guidance, and connections to community resources through site checks.
• Guide residents on community maps, public transportation, and walking routes to appointments.
• Facilitate community tours for new residents.
• Maintain contact with programs for women and elderly residents; log available resources.
• Research and develop community resources and programs tailored to residents.
• Complete on-site employment checks and conduct random car searches for contraband.
• Enforce program rules; document incidents and share progress with staff as appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and provide monthly/ad hoc reports.

Skills

Empathy

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver's license

Clean driving record

Education

Associate’s degree (AA/AS) preferred

Six months’ relevant experience in corrections or human service setting

Job description

About This Position

CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Community Support Specialists to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time , 40-hrs/week , non-exempt position that will be working in our New Bedford, MA location.
This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $20/hr. ($2/hr. differential on weekends).

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring resident accountability, guidance, and connections to community resources through various site checks and assisting residents to navigate in the community.
• Provides guidance to residents on community maps, public transportation, and walking routes to appointments.
• Facilitates community tours for new residents.
• Maintains contact with community programs with specific support services for women and elderly residents and maintains up-to-date log of available community resources.
• Researches and develops community resources and programs according to each individual residents’ skills, interests, and experiences.
• Completes on-site employment checks on residents and conducts and documents random car searches for contraband.
• Enforce all program and agency rules fair and consistently. Document and report all incidents and report as required. Share information with other staff about assigned residents’ progress as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and provides selected monthly reports and ad hoc reports.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) preferred, or minimum of six months’ relevant experience in corrections or human service setting.
• Experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and related diseases and symptoms such as dementia.
• Knowledge of FBOP Statement of Work as it relates to residents whose checks must be made.
• Reliable transportation to drive to various parts of New England.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.