Relief Community Support Worker; Day Program

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Bedford, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $21.22 Annually

Position:Relief Community Support Worker - Day Services
Location:Medford or Bedford, MA
Salary:$21.22 per hour

Schedule:Relief/Per Diem with availability for Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-3:00pm schedule. 16 hours of availability required.

Walnut Street Center is a not-for-profit human service agency that empowers adults with Intellectual Disabilities to live engaged and meaningful lives. WSC provides this by offering quality, outcome-based services which meet evolving stakeholder's needs and bring together caring, engaged, and informed family members, friends, community partners, and employees to support these individuals.

WSC is actively seeking Relief/Per Diem Community Support Workers to help empower adults with intellectual disabilities to make more meaningful life choices by working directly with those individuals in one of our two Day programs

This role is interesting because you will:

• Assist with ensuring a livable environment
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of each individual's goals
• Provide therapeutic support and assist in Behavior Support Plans, if appropriate
• Transport individuals to and from activities, outings
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other aspects of personal care, and nutritional needs

You are qualified if you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive
• Ability to pass a driving and background check
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to complete training both online and in-person
• Previous human services or long-term care experience is strongly preferred
• CNA/HHA experience preferred
• At least 1 year's experience working in a similar setting

How our values show up in this role:

• Advocacy
  :
  You look for ways to improve wellbeing, bring about positive change, and ensure individuals voices are heard in decisions that affect them.
• Dignity
  :
  You respect a person's autonomy and their freedom to make their own choices in their personal lives, encouraging them to participate fully in the community.
• Empowerment
  :
  You assist in providing the confidence, authority, skills, and belief to achieve goals.
• Support
  :
  You reinforce mastered skills, teach and foster new skills, and celebrate milestones along the way.

We celebrate Diversity

WSC is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the world around us. We believe that the key to good work is empowering our people and we know that diversity and inclusion are a large part of that equation. Our realities shape our everyday experiences and it's our responsibility to our employees, clients, and our communities to address the issues with workplace representation.

WSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, nation origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Position:Relief Community Support Worker - Day Services
Location:Medford or Bedford, MA
Salary:$21.22 per hour

Schedule:Relief/Per Diem with availability for Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-3:00pm schedule. 16 hours of availability required.

Walnut Street Center is a not-for-profit human service agency that empowers adults with Intellectual Disabilities to live engaged and meaningful lives. WSC provides this by offering quality, outcome-based services which meet evolving stakeholder's needs and bring together caring, engaged, and informed family members, friends, community partners, and employees to support these individuals.

WSC is actively seeking Relief/Per Diem Community Support Workers to help empower adults with intellectual disabilities to make more meaningful life choices by working directly with those individuals in one of our two Day programs

This role is interesting because you will:

• Ensure community engagement
• Assist with ensuring a livable environment
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of each individual's goals
• Provide therapeutic support and assist in Behavior Support Plans, if appropriate
• Transport individuals to and from activities, outings
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other…