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Advocates · 6 hours ago

Direct Support Staff - Developmental Services

Framingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting. The Direct Support Staff position is an entry-level role where you can support individuals with developmental disabilities and start your career in human services.

Addiction TreatmentCommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support individuals in daily activities inside their home and in the community by promoting self-advocacy, decision-making and empowerment. Provide guidance and role modeling as appropriate

Assist individuals with planning and implementation of daily activity schedules and routines

Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs

Encourage active participation in community events and other integrated activities

Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning responsibilities

Document shift notes summarizing any applicable occurrences, observations, concerns or progress

Qualification

High school diplomaBasic computer applicationsCultural competenceWritten communicationVerbal communicationJudgement skillsCoaching skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent degree

Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to utilize basic computer applications

Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment

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

Preferred

Experience working with the population preferred!

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

Benefits

Promotes a healthy work-life balance

Generous perks of employment

Room for advancement

Company

Advocates

Advocates is a non-profit organization that provides addiction recovery, care management, and developmental services to the community.

Founded in 1975

Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.advocates.org

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