What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide position at COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC?
Community Connections Inc. is looking for Aides to join our Day Center team based in South Yarmouth, MA. In this role, you will support individuals with disabilities by assisting in the implementation of individuals' service plans during their time at The Day Center. You will join Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for someone with a commitment to compassion, caring for others and serving the community.
What You'll Do as an Aide:
- Assist individuals in developing and refining skills, promoting functional independence during breaks, mealtimes and other specific routines.
- Help to implement DHSP goals within a group setting or a one to one situation
- Assist individuals physically as necessary
- Document individuals progress toward DHSP goals
- Ensure individuals health, safety and general well-being
- Ensure and safeguard the human dignity, rights and liberties of the individuals we serve
What You'll Need as an Aide:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities preferred
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record preferred
- Ability to lift 30lbs, assist individuals in/out of wheelchairs or up from/down to mats
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Bi-lingual preferred (Portuguese)
Who You Are as an Aide:
- An advocate for individuals with disabilities
- A team player
- Someone who wants weekends and evenings free
- Someone who wants to grow their career in human services
What Community Connections Can Provide You:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Dental Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
- Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- A workplace with both heart and soul
- Personal and professional development
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve
Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers