Do you enjoy working with people? Are you positive and energetic? Come work with us at Thrive Support & Advocacy.

Thrive is an entrepreneurial and progressive nonprofit human service organization empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities to lead rich, active, and self-directed lives.

We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our residential team.

• We are hiring full-time 30 and 40-hour positions during first shift, second shift, and overnights working in our group homes in Marlborough, Shrewsbury, and Worcester MA.
• We are also hiring relief staff.
• Applicants with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis are especially needed.
• Our direct care staff assist residents with their activities of daily living such as showering, dressing, cooking, and cleaning. They also accompany individuals to medical appointments and social activities in the community.
• Support staff also assist individuals with emotion regulation, medical emergencies, and behavioral dysregulation.
• Thrive provides all necessary trainings such as CPR, First Aid, Med Administration (MAP), Human Rights, etc.

Benefits:

In addition to our exciting mission, Thrive offers an excellent benefits package to our employees, including:

• 403b Retirement plan with 50% match on up to 4% of earnings.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a strong employer contribution.
• HSA Medical plan with $75/month contribution for single employees and $150/month contribution for employees with dependents.
• 4 weeks or more of paid vacation in the second year of employment (3 weeks in the first year of employment).
• 12 days per year of sick time.
• 11 Paid holidays per year
• This is a union bargaining unit position, with annual raises governed by union contract.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Thrive Support & Advocacy is a highly diverse community committed to equity and justice. The following persons are encouraged to apply – black, indigenous, or people of color; persons with English as a second language; immigrants; veterans; members of the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming community; people with lived experience in the disability community; and all persons who share our commitment to inclusion and social justice. Thrive Support and Advocacy is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, protected sexual orientation, national origin, age, or mental or physical disability.

Learn more about our organization and be a part of a great team. www.icanthrive.org.

Duties:

• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Feeding clients
• Maintaining patient’s health equipment
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Transporting client to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Available Positions:

Second Shift:

• Sun-8am-10pm, Mon-2pm-10pm, &Tue-1pm-10pm - (30hrs)
• Thur- 1pm-10pm, Fri 2pm-10pm &Sat 8am-10pm - (30hrs)
• Wed -1pm-10pm, Thur-1pm-10pm, Fri -2pm-10pm & Sat -8am-10pm (40hrs)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shrewsbury, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person