Job Description

Family Support Advocate/Agency With Choice Type: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours/week; Mon-Fri Location: North Adams, MA 01247
New! $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Are you looking for rewarding work with adults with different abilities in the community? As an Agency with Choice Family Support Advocate you will provide help with activities of daily living (eating and going out into the community) with socialization and engagement as priorities. Your day may include time spent with the member at one of the UCP drop in centers, in the community, at the home or any other location that both the member and family deem appropriate as you help the member navigate areas of importance such as hobbies, activities or interests in addition to providing guidance around needed life skills. Some afternoon and evening hours are required.

Requirements
At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent
One year of human service work experience or six months work experience in a human service field with life experience with individuals with disabilities. Experience, training with Autism is preferred.
Comfortable with computer applications for case notes; communicate by email, Zoom, Microsoft 365/Teams, etc.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Be able to handle emergency situations
Have certification in CPR/First Aid or ability to be certified
Valid driver¿s license, acceptable driving record, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check

Benefits
Sign on bonus program
Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
Three personal days per year
Earn up to seven sick days per year
403(b) retirement program with company match after one year
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition remission program
Employee referral program and more!

As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care.UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org