Individual Support Specialist

ServiceNet


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Chicopee, MA
Contract type: Part time
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development


Individual Support Specialist 2 – Community Companion-Shared Living

Part time

Location: Chicopee, MA

Program: BL

Salary or Pay (/hr.): $19.50/hr.

Schedule: 8 Hours Weekly, Fridays & Saturdays, some hours each day. Flexible

ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Our Shared Living Programs establish, administer and collaborate with shared living provider care givers who provide full-time housing and support to individuals placed within their homes. You can really make a difference in the lives of individuals and their care providers by helping support them through a position as an Individual Support Specialist – Community companion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals in expanding their skills and having enjoyable experiences through community outings and activities.
  • Develop a personal relationship with the individual supporting their interests, strengths and needs.
  • Engage, assist, instruct, motivate and monitor individuals in social/recreational, skill building and family directed activities.
  • Learn the individualized services of each person and participate in their routine implementation.
  • Accompany individual to appointments, social functions, recreational activities and other planned events as requested
  • by the supervisor, to include providing transportation.
  • Complete related records as required and instructed by supervisor per standard format ensuring confidentiality and safe-keeping of documents.
  • Respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual’s family, friends and allied staff or professionals as outlined in program standards or by the program supervisor.
  • Submit weekly or bi-weekly time sheets with summaries of activities in a timely manner.


Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Over 2 years of related experience preferred.


Benefits:

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Orientation and Training
  • Career Growth / Education
  • Advancement Opportunities


Compensation Breakdown:

$19.50 per hour + Mileage Reimbursement

About ServiceNet

ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With our dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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Join us and become part of a caring community that helps others find joy and purpose. Apply today.

Learn more about ServiceNet

https://www.servicenet.org/

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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