Aide

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job description:

If you believe nights and weekends are for your family and friends, and not spent working, then have we got a job for you. Community Connections Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Aide to join our Day Center team based in Fall River, 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 an Aide 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 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
• Paid Family & Medical Leave
• Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
• Employee Assistant Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Auto, Home & Umbrella Insurance premiums through payroll deduction
• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
• Mileage Reimbursement
• A workplace with both heart and soul
• Personal and professional development
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers. Thank you!

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

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What is the best method to contact you?
• What is your salary expectation?
• Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with individuals with disabilities?
• This role requires assisting individuals with toileting and feeding. Is this an area you are comfortable preforming in?
• Are you available to work 20 hours per week? M-F 9am-1pm?

Experience:

• Working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Fall River, MA 02720 (Required)

Work Location: In person