In-Home Support Specialist - Part Time 11 Hours

Description

Our In-Home Support Specialists are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Essential Functions

• Providing transportation to recreational and community activities
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community
• Daily activities such as meal preparation and planning
• Personal care
• Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans

Expectations:

• Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
• Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
• Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
• Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, privately owned vehicle, and evidence of insurance.
• Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
• Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license required
• Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Groton based support program
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health
• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred

Employees will be submitted for company-sponsored training upon hire. We offer a supportive company culture, company paid training, and career advancement opportunities.

The Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer