Per Diem Program Relief

Job Title

Support Specialist

Job Description

Provide individual and group support to clients in a residential or day program/clubhouse. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Function in a professional role in order to fulfill programmatic needs/routines. Supervision and other duties may also be involved.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.

Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with clients. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, scheduling appointments, monitoring progress, providing transportation, and other related tasks.

Provide role model and support to clients. Assist them in becoming fully integrated into their communities.

Assess clients' physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.

Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. Oversee and participate in the daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with clients.

Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker's compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.

Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, time sheets and application forms.

Perform crisis intervention, as needed.

Perform other related duties, as required.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan

First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!

Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)

Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):

15 days of Vacation per year

11 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days per year

3 Personal Days per year

Educational Assistance and Remission Programs

$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!

Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma or GED required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques

Knowledge and use of different communication styles

Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques

Knowledge of required physical personal management skills

Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

Teaching skills

Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Ability to provide role model behaviors

Typical Requirements: Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving Requirements: May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to annual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Required Certifications: Other trainings may be required

Pay Range

USD $20.76 - USD $20.76 /Hr.