AWC Autism Support Staff Member
ServiceNet
Location
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Salary
$23 / HOUR
Quick overview
Staff members will engage, assist, instruct, motivate, and monitor individuals in social, recreational, and skill-building activities while helping them meet personal goals and increase independence. Responsibilities also include accompanying individuals to appointments, providing necessary transportation, and completing all required records and summaries while maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A minimum of one year of experience supporting individuals with Autism in home or community settings is required.
Job description
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
AWC Support Staff Part Time Location
- Monson,
- MA
- Program
- Needs:
- Reliable support person
- Pay: $23.00 /
- Hour
- Schedule: Per-Diem position - Up to 30 hours per week. Daytime hours with flexibility for the occasional evening or weekend. ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As an AWC Support Staff member, you will engage in fun recreational outings, assist the person they support in skill-building opportunities, socials situations and model appropriate behavior. You will help the Individual to meet their chosen goals and to become more independent and engaged with their community. Staff completes related records and summaries as specified. Staff must be able to transport person supported in their own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
Summary of this assignment
- This position will be assisting a young man explore vocational opportunities, independent living skills, and community engagement.
- Key
- Responsibilities:
- 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 contract or 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 and reliable transportation/vehicle as required by program.
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 or more years of experience supporting individual with Autism in their family home, individual residence and home community.
Benefits
- / Incentives:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid orientation and training
- Career Growth / Education
- Advancement Opportunities
Compensation Breakdown
• $23.00/hr + 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.
- Join Us 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/ [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. #CareWithCompassion
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Career Growth
- Paid Orientation And Training
- Education Advancement Opportunities