Lead Support Specialist: Community Living & Growth

MHA (Mental Health Association); Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Long Term Disability

Job summary

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Support Specialist to provide supportive, person-centered care in community living settings. You will foster growth, independence, and community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.

This full‑time role includes evening and weekend shifts. You will assist with daily living, health needs including medication administration (MAP), documentation, and collaboration with families, providers, and supervisors

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Adaptability to participants' changing needs.
• Ability to pass and maintain certifications in medication administration (MAP), CPR, and First Aid
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and external resources.
• Support participants' health needs, including medication administration (MAP), appointment scheduling, and monitoring overall wellbeing.
• Assist with financial skills and money management, maintaining accurate documentation of all expenditures.
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations appropriately, following agency protocols and communicating with supervisors.
• Advocate for participants and help them build self-advocacy skills; serve as a liaison with families, providers, and community supports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs), documenting progress and participation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and health records.
• Promote a safe environment by following all safety procedures, assisting with emergency drills, and identifying potential hazards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, attend training, maintain certifications (MAP, CPR, First Aid), and actively participate in meetings and supervision.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in human services or related field preferred

Job description

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Support Specialist to provide supportive, person-centered care in community living settings. You will foster growth, independence, and community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.

This full‑time role includes evening and weekend shifts. You will assist with daily living, health needs including medication administration (MAP), documentation, and collaboration with families, providers, and supervisors