Community Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Independence

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Worcester (MA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is hiring a Support Specialist to aid adults in ACCS, enhancing independence and community participation. You will assist with daily living activities, safety, and health monitoring, while supporting medication administration and transportation needs.

The role emphasizes client empowerment, clear documentation, and collaboration with a compassionate team guided by BHN values. Training provided, travel required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of human services experience preferred; training is provided.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for all working hours.
• Committed to individual empowerment, growth, human rights, and community integration.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; able to complete written documentation.
• Familiar with internet, word processing, and email systems.
• Able to work in a variety of settings, including homes, vehicles, and community locations.

Aufgaben

• Support individuals with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
• Promote safety, dignity, empowerment, and quality of life.
• Monitor health and assist with medication treatment and administration.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency support as needed.
• Help individuals strengthen social connections and participate in community activities.
• Implement strategies that support individual service plan goals.
• Complete progress notes and required program, incident, and medication documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide safe transportation to appointments, activities, shopping, and other community needs.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks and help maintain a clean, safe home.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and communicate safety or maintenance concerns to a supervisor.
• During scheduled awake overnight shifts, contact the supervisor hourly with updates as required.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Documentation

Time management

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is hiring a Support Specialist to aid adults in ACCS, enhancing independence and community participation. You will assist with daily living activities, safety, and health monitoring, while supporting medication administration and transportation needs.

The role emphasizes client empowerment, clear documentation, and collaboration with a compassionate team guided by BHN values. Training provided, travel required.