Day Habilitation Support Specialist - Compassionate Care

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

At Northeast Arc, our mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. As a Day Support Specialist, you will play a direct and meaningful role in that mission.

Northeast Arc's Day Habilitation (Day Hab) programs focus on the acquisition, retention, and improvement of self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Our individualized Day Hab plans are tailored to each participant's personal goals and dreams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled adults or in a health care setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for 1 hour uninterrupted, bend, and push wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and skills training for assigned participants in a Day Habilitation setting to promote the highest level of independence and satisfaction in their daily activities.
• Support participants in engaging with interest-based and therapeutic activities aligned with their individualized Day Habilitation plans.
• Provides assistance to individuals with all aspects of personal care including: toileting, mealtime prep and support. Assists with hoyer lifts, showering and dressing.
• Presents information, in a professional manner, regarding any individual in meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and emails.Understand the clinical and social needs of individuals receiving services.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Strong communication

English proficiency

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Northeast Arc, our mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. As a Day Support Specialist, you will play a direct and meaningful role in that mission.

Northeast Arc's Day Habilitation (Day Hab) programs focus on the acquisition, retention, and improvement of self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Our individualized Day Hab plans are tailored to each participant's personal goals and dreams.