• In-Home Support Staff

    Advocates (Natick, MA)


    Overview

     

    Starting rate $18.50/hour

     

    The In-Home Support Staff is responsible to supervise the daily living activities of individuals, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling on a consistent basis. The In-Home Support Staff will facilitate individual growth in areas of daily living skills, independence, personal development, financial management, communication, socialization and community integration.

     

    Minimum Education Required

     

    High School Diploma/GED

    Responsibilities

    + Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals. Assist individual in daily living activities, while promoting self-advocacy, decision-making, problem-solving,and empowerment.

    + Collaborate with the individual, family members and program management, as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing support to individual.

    + Participate in planning and implementation of activities and daily routine for individuals.

    + Support individuals in their home and encourage individuals to become an active member of their community by actively seeking out integrated activities, opportunities for community participation, and membership.

    + Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns.

    + Lift and transfer individuals as needed.

    + Prepare summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients.

    + Provide transportation as needed.

    + Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned; maintain current necessary certifications.

    + Report significant medical, behavioral and psychiatric health-related concerns.

    + Perform physical intervention in the event of a client crisis.

     

    _Please note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned._

    Qualifications

    Qualifications/Education/Experience:

    + High School diploma or GED. Experience with the program population is preferred.

    + High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

    + Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.

    + Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

    + Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

    + Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-MA-Natick | US-MA-Brighton_

    **Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_

    **Job ID** _2026-12597_

    **Organization** _Advocates_

    **Type** _Regular Part-Time_

    **Number of Hours Per Week** _19_

    **Business Unit** _Developmental Services_