Community Support Worker

Description

Per Diem Community Support Workers work in LUK’s Community & Family Support Services division providing direct care to youth and adults with in the community.

There are a variety of options for Per Diem Community Support Workers including:

• one on one hourly respite work with youth involved with a state agency,
• adventure-based experiential learning in an outdoor group setting,
• group and individual skill building and support with transitional aged youth and adults, and
• providing supervised visitation for families involved with the Department of Children & Families (DCF).

Populations served are typically developing and neuro-diverse children/youth/adults with histories of trauma, multigenerational stressors, poverty, mental health concerns and systemic substance use/misuse.

With varied work options, working as a Per Diem Community Support Worker is a great, flexible position for someone who is in school for a human services related degree, for someone looking for a flexible part time job, or for someone who has experience working with individuals and wants to give back to the community. Staff receive regular group supervision and training, and are able to have flexible schedules with many opportunities to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, etc.).

In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers a substantial and unique benefit package found here.

Introduction to LUK, Inc.:

LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff!

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Requirements

Purpose:

Per Diem Community Support Workers provide a variety of individual and group services primarily to both typically developing and neuro-diverse children, youth and adults. These supportive services help to create stability for families, pro-social opportunities for both youth and adults, and provide help navigating new life cycles.

Responsibilities Include:

• Interact with clients in appropriate ways determined by parents and/or supervising staff
• Attend all necessary trainings and meetings as required by the program
• Work collaboratively with staff and local community to provide quality group activities
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings if invited
• Complete all paperwork requirements in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to assist with mobility, visually or hearing impaired youth or adults in/out of vehicles, buildings and in the community.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Previous experience working with youth or adults helpful
• Familiarity with Central Massachusetts area
• Solid written and oral communication skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in multi-cultural settings helpful
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
• Experience working with individual on the Autism Spectrum a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Bi-lingual, Bi-cultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume sharing your interest and unique qualifications for this position to:

Online: Click “Apply for Job” below. If you have a resumé, please attach. If you do not have a resumé, please complete and upload the Application for Employment.

Mail: Director of Human Resources
LUK, Inc.
545 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Email: [email protected] [email protected] with the subject line “Per Diem Community Support Worker”

FAX: 978-829-2210

Job Location:
The Per Diem Community Support Worker will work within Central Massachusetts. Clients are served throughout the region, and in many services, there is the ability to find clients close to your home location.

Salary Range and Benefits:
Pay Range: 13. Salary Range: $35,500 – $43,000. Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on our exceptional Benefit Package.

For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit: www.LUK.org/Benefits

Position Overview:

LUK Division:   CFSS

LUK Component: Various

Direct Supervisor: CFSS Coordinator

LUK Staffing Category:     13 

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EOE and Diversity Commitment: 

LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.