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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
As a Residential Support Counselor, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth!
Full and part-time positions available in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston.
Salary range: $16.50-$18.50 per hour, depending on program placement.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life.</li>
<li>Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.</li>
<li>Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings.</li>
<li>Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork.</li>
<li>Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.</li>
<li>Skills: Must have valid driver’s license. Must be MAP certified within five months of hire and complete CPR/First Aide within orientation period (all training/certification provided).</li>
<li>Additional skills: ASL fluency a plus</li>
</ul>
Competitive &amp; Comprehensive Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 10 Paid Holidays per year</li>
<li>Health &amp; Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Employer Paid Life Insurance</li>
<li>403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching</li>
<li>Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Medical &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Access to Credit Union Banking</li>
<li>Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Discounted Movie Tickets</li>
<li>Comprehensive Training Program</li>
<li>Internal Advancement Opportunities</li>
</ul>

Residential Support Counselor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionNorth Suffolk is looking for Direct Support Professionals and Residential Support Specialists to join our team! These team members provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. Direct Support Professionals are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while Residential Support Specialists work with individuals with various mental health related diagnoses. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work in our residential homes. 
Full and part time day, evening and overnight positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, East Boston, Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift.
Salary: $20 per hour. 
$2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Offer guidance for residents during skills building</li>
<li>Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents</li>
<li>Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, money management, doctor’s appointments and assisting with personal hygiene</li>
<li>Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life.</li>
<li>Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all time</li>
<li>Develop and promote a supportive relationship with the residents</li>
<li>Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize and become more involved in their community.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Education:
<ul>
<li>High School diploma or GED required. </li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in any related field preferred.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Experience:
<ul>
<li>Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons OR</li>
<li> Experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting OR</li>
<li>Experience working with a population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Skills:
<ul>
<li>Must have valid Driver’s license. </li>
<li>Must be or able to become MAP certified.</li>
<li>Must be or able to become CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Competitive &amp; Comprehensive Benefits
<ul>
<li>Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year</li>
<li>Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program</li>
<li>North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)</li>
<li>North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees</li>
<li>Health &amp; Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Employer Paid Life Insurance</li>
<li>403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching</li>
<li>Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Medical &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Access to Credit Union Banking</li>
<li>Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Discounted Movie Tickets</li>
<li>Comprehensive Training Program</li>
<li>Internal Advancement Opportunities</li>
</ul>

Residential Support Staff

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionJob Title: Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Schedule: Part-Time Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to join our team. The PSS provides essential, hands-on support to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain independence and a high quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others. Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility </li>
<li>Perform light housekeeping duties including meal preparation, laundry, and tidying living spaces </li>
<li>Provide companionship and emotional support to clients </li>
<li>Assist with medication reminders (as allowed by state regulations) </li>
<li>Monitor and report any changes in the clients condition or behavior </li>
<li>Follow care plans and document daily activities accurately </li>
<li>Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures </li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent </li>
<li>Certification as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or willingness to complete approved training </li>
<li>Previous experience in home care, assisted living, or a related field is preferred but not required </li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li>
<li>Ability to handle physical aspects of the job (e.g., lifting, bending) </li>
<li>Reliable transportation and valid drivers license (if travel is required) </li>
<li>Must pass background checks and any other state-required screenings </li>
</ul>
Why Join Us: 
<ul>
<li>Flexible part-time hours </li>
<li>Supportive team environment </li>
<li>Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community </li>
</ul>

Personal Support Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $18.50 per hour 
We have a funny, smart, energetic individual who is looking for a job coach who can match his energy.
This young man works 5 days a week taking some days off to participate in agency activities. He lives and works in the Waterbury area. He is highly thought of and well-liked by his co-workers. Hes so good at his job that youre going to wonder why youre even there, until..he cant reach the top shelf!
 
This is a part-time position with hours from 7:30am-1pm Monday thru Friday, time for supervision and notes.
 
We are looking for someone who is reliable, committed, has positive energy, and reliable transportation.
<ul></ul>
 
We offer
<ul>
<li>Mileage reimbursement when participant is in the vehicle with you</li>
<li>Paid CTO</li>
<li>Holiday pay</li>
<li>EAP</li>
<li>Referral program</li>
<li>UKG Wallet</li>
<li>Most importantly, a super fun workday!</li>
</ul>

Direct Support Professional-Waterbury Area

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***

Community Bridges is looking for 1 part-time Direct Support Professional in Newbury, NH! 
We are a non-profit agency founded in 1982 with a mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

The Day Program Direct Support Professionals responsibility is to promote abilities not disabilities and to develop a bond between the individual and community. More importantly, to identify those assets that most likely lead to social inclusions for a specific individual whose gifts and interests have been identified.
 
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Education: High School Diploma or GED required.</li>
<li>Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities desirable.</li>
</ul>
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation and Benefits:
There is a $1000 sign-on bonus for this position - $500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500 will be paid after 6 months in the role. *Please note, sign-on bonuses are for new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not eligible at this time.
Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 22 days of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!
Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 1% company match, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, and Employer paid Life Insurance.
Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.
Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training!

Current Open Positions Available:
Less Than Part-Time - Loudon (8 hours)
Less Than Part-Time - Penacook (15 hours)
 
*part-time positions can be combined to make full-time positions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals in obtaining a sense of self-esteem and confidence with planned activities and community involvement.</li>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image.</li>
<li>Assist with the development and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information to assist with the implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.</li>
<li>Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Agreement to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.</li>
<li>Will stay in compliance with all company and state required trainings which will include Relias and in person trainings as well as yearly ISA Sign Offs.</li>
<li>Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor.</li>
<li>Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li>
</ul>

Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.</li>
<li>Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate computer competencies</li>
<li>Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.</li>
</ul>

Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work environment- The positions is typically in the community. You will be required to come to the office for in person trainings and meetings.</li>
<li>Physical demands- Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers if necessary. Walking and standing required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier free lifts if required for the client. Emergency behavioral intervention must be followed in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.</li>
</ul>

Travel:
Must have access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours. Frequently travels with supported individuals utilizing personal vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver's record in accordance with Community Choices standards with adequate liability insurance.

Locations Community Bridges Supports:
Main Headquarters Location: Concord, NH
Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor

Day Program Direct Support Professional

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Pathways Vermont Soteria Resident Support Staff - 
Per Diem/Substitute 
 
The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health alternatives throughout Vermont.
 
Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people interested in providing supportive social services to Vermonters including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.
 
The Program: Soteria Vermont is a five-bed hospitalization prevention residence for individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis who wish to avoid or minimize their exposure to medications. 
 
Soteria is a unionized program at Pathways Vermont and the Resident Support Staff role is a unionized position within Soteria Vermont.
 
The Role: The Resident Support Staff is a member of the Soteria community which focuses on essential house functions and being with residents. Resident Support Staff substitutes are scheduled as needed - looking for availability during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Resident Support Staff are expected to respond to a minimum of one shift every eight weeks .
 
Location: In person (Burlington VT)
Schedule: Per Diem (As needed 7 Days a week; Third shift positions available)
 
Application Requirements:
A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application.
 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>
Be with residents: non-judgmental, non-directive approach of providing support and availability
</li>
<li>
Engage in relationship building/rapport building with residents and provide service from a “choice” perspective as well as client centered, harm reduction, and strengths based approaches; including but not limited to social skills, wellness, assistance with any medications and housekeeping
</li>
<li>
Attend regularly scheduled meetings as assigned
<ul>
<li>
One supervision meeting per month / additionally as needed
</li>
<li>
One team meeting per month
</li>
<li>
One All-Staff meeting per month
</li>
<li>
Three Co-reflections annually 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Complete 12 hours of TCR( therapeutic community residence) training annually
</li>
<li>
Maintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures, including emergency protocol
</li>
<li>
Communicate to residents programmatic rules and expectations
</li>
<li>
Collaborate with residents in the formulation and review of a comprehensive care plan to be updated on a regular basis, including but not limited to assistance in computing expenses and preparing budgets
</li>
<li>
Maintain records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including care notes, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.)
</li>
<li>
Coordinate, facilitate and monitor referrals to community services and activities, and advocate for resident participation
</li>
<li>
Regular household cleaning and maintenance
</li>
<li>
Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.
</li>
<li>
Other duties as assigned
</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>
Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills
</li>
<li>
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individuals
</li>
<li>
Sound judgment and good problem solving skills including assessing risk factors
</li>
<li>
Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documentation
</li>
<li>
Ability to work weekends
</li>
<li>
Ability to work one shift every 8 weeks.
</li>
<li>
Ability to work effectively as part of the team
</li>
<li>
Ability to share one’s own personal transformative life experiences
</li>
<li>
Personal experience of psychosis/extreme states will be considered an asset
</li>
<li>
Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships
</li>
<li>
Risk and discomfort tolerance 
</li>
</ul>
 
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>
Ability to ascend and descend stairs often required
</li>
<li>
Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing and lifting
</li>
<li>
Often meeting with persons in the community and/or visiting different businesses
</li>
<li>
Rarely running or moving at very swift speed to avoid emergency situation
</li>
<li>
Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery including frequent typing
</li>
<li>
Frequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken word
</li>
<li>
Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
</li>
<li>
Frequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons)
</li>
<li>
Occasional exposure to high levels of noise
</li>
</ul>
 
Compensation: 
<ul>
<li>
$21.50/Hour
</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>
Flexible Schedule
</li>
<li>
Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support
</li>
</ul>
 
 It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability.

Soteria Resident Support Staff - Per Diem/Substitute

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.
Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!
Connecting People with Possibilities
Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.
Summary: The Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional 1 will provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities during the overnight hours as needed in Level 1 residential programs. Staff will support individuals who may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community. Individuals may require moderate to considerable physical assistance or accommodations. Staff will receive specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions addressing multiple disabilities including behavioral supports or enhanced medical care.
Schedule: Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-6:00am (asleep), 6:00am-9:00am (awake) 18 hours shift Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-6:00am (asleep), 6:00am-9:00am (awake) 18 hours shift (36 Hours per week)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ol>
<li>Support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living during the morning routine.</li>
<li>Assist individuals during the overnight shift who may wake up or require assistance.</li>
<li>Provide services to individuals according to, DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, all applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Maintain daily and monthly progress notes, shift checklists, and other program documentation according to DDS, DMH, and all applicable regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.</li>
<li>Maintain safety of all individuals while on shift including implementing emergency policies as needed.</li>
<li>Administer medications according to MAP regulations.</li>
<li>Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC, and MAP if applicable.</li>
<li>Maintain additional mandated training and certifications as required by the program.</li>
<li>Transport individuals as needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ol>
Required Education/Experience:
<ol>
<li>Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates or DSP Certification preferred.</li>
<li>A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities who have significant medical and/or behavioral needs is necessary.</li>
<li>A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.</li>
</ol>
Required Skills/Knowledge:
<ol>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.</li>
<li>Computer literacy includes the ability to proficiently use Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.</li>
</ol>
Physical Demands:
<ol>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.</li>
<li>The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.</li>
<li>Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.</li>
<li>Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.</li>
</ol>
Bridgewell offers:
<ul>
<li>Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.</li>
<li>Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)</li>
<li>A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions</li>
<li>With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.</li>
<li>Additional compensation for on-call rotations</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and growth</li>
</ul>
Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional 1

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Location: Quincy, MA
Schedule: [40hrs] - Mon-Fri 8a-4p
 
 
This location is accessible to public transportation! No driving, car or license is required for this position.

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.
 BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Generous Time Off Package
<ul>
<li>up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday</li>
<li>12 paid holidays</li>
<li>up to 2 weeks Sick Time</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs</li>
<li>Health and Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>403B plan with discretionary match</li>
<li>Wellness Activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Career Development Opportunities</li>
</ul>
*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

*This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. (AFSME)

[2473Q] Day Support Professional

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description North Suffolk is looking for Residential Support Staff to join our Bayhouse team! As an ASL Fluent Residential Support Specialist, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Full and part time schedules available. Staff must be fluent in American Sign Language to be placed at Bayhouse. 
What you'll do:
<ul>
<li>Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.</li>
<li>Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings.</li>
<li>Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork.</li>
<li>Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Education:
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred. .</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Experience:
<ul>
<li>In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. </li>
<li>Must be fluent in American Sign Language</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Skills:
<ul>
<li>Must have valid driver’s license. </li>
<li>Must be MAP certified or able to become MAP certified within five months of hire (training provided)</li>
<li>Must be CPR/First Aid certified or able to become certified within five months of hire (training provided)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Competitive &amp; Comprehensive Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year</li>
<li>Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program</li>
<li>North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)</li>
<li>North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees</li>
<li>Health &amp; Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Employer Paid Life Insurance</li>
<li>403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching</li>
<li>Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Medical &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Access to Credit Union Banking</li>
<li>Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus Program</li>
<li>Discounted Movie Tickets</li>
<li>Comprehensive Training Program</li>
<li>Internal Advancement Opportunities</li>
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