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Thrive Support and Advocacy Job Coach/Direct Support Professional in Worcester, Massachusetts

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 new community-based day programs, located in Worcester and Marlborough. Job coach direct care staff will role model and assist participants to develop skills and other self-advocacy strategies and build supportive relationships and community connections. Acting as a side-by-side job coach, staff will support individuals professionally at community locations, including job sites. Employees may work at the Marlborough, MA site OR the Worcester, MA site. 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 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From \$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Click Here to Apply

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