Direct Care Staff - Shared Living, Add-on Hours

Overview

Starting rate: $18.50/hour

The Direct Care Staff is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the clients, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and facilitating client improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior. 

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

Various Locations and hours available: Leominster: 25 hours (weekend only) Leominster: 15 hours (Tuesday/Friday/Saturday) Boylston: 6 hours (weekend only) Woburn: 10 hours (weekend only) Dracut: 4 hours (Saturday) Framingham: 4 hours (4-8pm Tuesday or Thursday) Bellingham: 5 hours (weekend only)

Responsibilities

• Under supervisor’s direction, provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision to clients.  Ensure a clean, safe and home-like environment.
• Identify and address community integration issues for clients.
• Develop and document Program Comprehensive Assessments (CAs) and reviews, outlining rehabilitative goals and interventions, which reflect program participant preference and meet Department of Mental Health and Agency standards.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Action Plans (IAP) and attend other treatment meetings, including weekly staff meetings.
• Document daily CBFS notes.  Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development.  Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.
• Provide linkages to other program staff and service providers.
• Monitor and document medication administration.
• Participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Crisis Management, MAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or high school diploma/GED and one year of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.