Support Specialist - Brain Injury Services

Eliot Community Human Services; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Burlington seeks a Support Specialist for its Brain Injury program. This role provides vital support to adults with brain injuries through skill-building activities and personal care. Applicants must have a high school diploma, experience with brain-injured individuals, and possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. The position offers flexible schedules, and a competitive hourly rate of $20.50. Eliot is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with medical, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional needs.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, promoting independence and personal growth.
• Administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations.

Skills

Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults

Ability to drive residence van

Communication proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company‑paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Support Specialist to join our Brain Injury program which provides high-quality, innovative programming to adults with brain injuries to enhance their lives, develop personal skills, and engage in community activities while building supportive relationships.

As a Support Specialist, you will offer an array of restorative skill building activities and support to rebuild communication proficiency, social & behavioral skills, self help abilities, and management of daily life activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to individuals with medical, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional needs in completing daily activities, including personal care, meal prep, cleaning, and leisure
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed, promoting independence and personal growth
• Administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations and report any significant health, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks and report all maintenance or safety issues to ensure a clean and safe environment

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
• Ability to drive residence van
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle

Schedules:

• Sunday and Monday, 7am-3pm (16 hours)
• Sunday and Monday, 3pm-11pm (16 hours)
• Sunday-Monday, Friday-Saturday, 7am-3pm (32 hours)

Hourly Rate: $20.50 USD - $20.50 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.