EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, 35 Hours, M-F 8:30am - 3:30pm
Waystone HHS
Date: 1 day ago
City: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Contract type: Part time
Description
As an Employment Specialist, you will provide training, job coaching, supports and transportation to persons served for community-based employment, volunteer activities, and other community-based activities related to employment. At Waystone, trust, growth, respect, integrity, and belonging aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of everything we do. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, patience, and reliability, this may be the right fit for you! Waystone is currently seeking dedicated caregivers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Location: Haverhill, MA
Weekly Schedule
This position is in-person, 35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Compensation
$20.00/hour and a member of SEIU Local 509 Union.
Generous Benefits When Working 25 Hours Or More
Qualifications:
Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.
For more than 50 years, Waystone Health & Human Services has served the communities across Massachusetts. Annually, our services engage more than 1,800 youth and adults with disabilities, brain injuries, behavioral health challenges, complex medical needs and age-related conditions.
As an Employment Specialist, you will provide training, job coaching, supports and transportation to persons served for community-based employment, volunteer activities, and other community-based activities related to employment. At Waystone, trust, growth, respect, integrity, and belonging aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of everything we do. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, patience, and reliability, this may be the right fit for you! Waystone is currently seeking dedicated caregivers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Location: Haverhill, MA
Weekly Schedule
This position is in-person, 35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Compensation
$20.00/hour and a member of SEIU Local 509 Union.
Generous Benefits When Working 25 Hours Or More
- Benefits start on the date of hire!
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- 12 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- 9 Sick days
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement $
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ongoing professional development
- Provide training and coaching to persons served in the Employment Department for the purpose of maintaining contracted jobs in the community. Assist in the implementation of community-based activities (volunteer, paid work, etc.) that promote choice, inclusion, dignity, and respect, while enhancing skill development.
- Ensure timely arrival and departure at community jobs, assessments, volunteer shifts, and other activities by providing transportation and/or support to use public/private transportation.
- Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with their medical and physical needs. Adapt and make adjustments to techniques based on abilities and limitations.
- Complete all documentation required by the agency and regulatory agencies, focusing on providing complete, relevant, and accurate information in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Desire and passion for serving people with disabilities
- One year of experience in a training program for persons with developmental disabilities preferred
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver’s License and a minimum of 1 year of driving experience
- Regular and predictable attendance
Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.
For more than 50 years, Waystone Health & Human Services has served the communities across Massachusetts. Annually, our services engage more than 1,800 youth and adults with disabilities, brain injuries, behavioral health challenges, complex medical needs and age-related conditions.
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