Employment Specialist

Bridgewell; Billerica (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social and human services is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence. This full-time role includes mentoring, community engagement, and implementing individualized support programs. If you have a passion for service and want to make a positive impact in your community, join our dynamic team!

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Generous paid time off including your birthday

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Six months of experience with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Experience in human services field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities achieve goals and become independent.
• Mentor and train individuals to engage in meaningful activities.
• Provide direct care support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Planning

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

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Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary: The Employment Specialist will support individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism, and behavioral health challenges to achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent members of their community through a full range of activities including career exploration and community engagement both on site and off site.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Mentor, support, and train individuals both 1:1 and in group settings to reach greater independence, engage in meaningful activities, and achieve their goals.
• Implement an individualized program, based on each person's goals in accordance with their Individual Service Plan.
• Maintain documentation and data according to specified timelines.
• Monitor individuals work progress and the effectiveness of various employment and vocational opportunities.
• Provide direct care support with activities of daily living as needed, including but not limited to Med Administration (according to MAP regulations), personal care, dining, and mobility support.
• Act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public.
• Promote the full integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in their communities through positive community contributions and relationship development.
• Participate in all general programmatic duties (including but not limited to transportation, arrivals, breaks, lunches, departures).
• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow cleaning schedule, and report any maintenance issues.
• Protect everyone's rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain core training certifications including FA/CPR, PABC and MAP and all other mandatory training courses based on Bridgewell's policies and procedures.
• Maintain other additional required training and certifications required by the program.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the core philosophy of universal supports by embracing Bridgewell's core values: dignity, respect, caring, integrity, safety and wellness
• Attend and participate in program staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Support, respect, and promote an environment which fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all employees and people in our services.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least six (6) months of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, developmental training program, or related experience in the human services field.
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of principles of human rights and positive behavior supports.
• Must have a current US driver's license and one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy to include the ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
• Proficient in planning, prioritizing, and executing assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Actively listens and demonstrates empathy and understanding.
• Sets clear boundaries while showing compassion and respect.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands of staff working in Bridgewell programs assisting people with their care needs vary and require the employee to be able to maneuver people of varying weights, and provide lifting, balance support and physical intervention in several scenarios.

Described below are essential requirements of staff to ensure the safety of employees and people served alike. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions; however, approval will be based on the needs of the persons served and consideration of safety factors related to any program or position within a program.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to:

• Climb stairs, physically assist people served, often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines including toileting, assisting with entry and exit of a tub or shower, getting into and out of wheelchairs or dealing with assists that include physical, behavioral and medical interventions.
• Additional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing stairs or moving may be required as part of activities in the daily living of people in our services.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
  
  

Bridgewell Offers

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
  
  

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary: $20.41 - $21.01 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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