Supported Housing Specialist - DS Individual Supports

Bay Cove Cape Cod; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Cove Human Services in Boston, MA seeks an Individual Support Specialist to provide community-based support and training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism, helping maintain and develop independent living skills. This is a non-exempt role with a focus on safety, daily living activities, and clinical judgment in a compassionate team setting.

Required certifications include medication administration (DPH) and Prevent training; candidates must be able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Medication administration certification required; must obtain if not currently certified within 90 days of hire.
• Prevent training certification required; must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to program model and quality protocols.
• Provide community-based support and training to adults with I/DD and Autism.
• Teach activities of daily living and safety skills.
• Maintain program documentation and communicate updates to supervisors.
• Offer specialized training to staff (e.g., Medication Officer, Safety Officer).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Medication administration certification (DPH)

Prevent certification

Job description

Boston, MA, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeast Massachusetts.

Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential

Job Summary:

Your position as an Individual Support Specialist supports this mission as you provide the community based support and training to adults with I/DD and Autism to maintain and/or develop independent living.

This is a non-exempt position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Strict adherence to program model including clinical, programmatic and quality protocols (for example, staff & supervision meetings, trainings, data collection, community relationships, as required).
• Exercises strong clinical judgement in observing, supporting, resourcing and communicating.
• Teaches and reinforces activities of daily living (such as medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, transportation skills, and safety).
• Implements and develops program activities to reinforce and develop skills which may include using the teachable moment.
• Follows and implements all program safety procedures including personal safety, crisis assessment, prevention, and needed intervention.
• Maintains programmatic documentation.
• Delivers supports and services in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner.
• Provides accurate and timely communication to Program Director regarding clinical, programmatic, operational, or community changes.
• Provides specialized training and instruction to individuals and coworkers (such as in the role of Medication Officer, Human Rights Officer, Van Officer, Safety Officer or Activities Coordinator) on an assigned basis.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.

Requirements for the Position:

• Bachelor’s Preferred, experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration is required. Applicants lacking Medication Certification must become certified within 90 days of date of hire to retain employment.
• Required to walk up and down stairs, provide emergency physical intervention as needed.
• Certified in Prevent Training. *Applicants lacking Prevent Certification must become certified within 90 days of date of hire to retain employment*.
• Current driver's license and maintains a safe driving record.
• Use of personal cell phone and personal vehicle.
• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/partners.

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.