Independent Community Support Worker

Join Guardian Angel Senior Services as an Individual Support & Community Habilitation Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities located in the beautiful Merrimack Valley Areas.

This role offers a competitive pay range, rewarding your commitment to providing essential home and community-based services (HCBS). You'll have the opportunity to develop individualized care plans (ISP) that ensure person-centered care, while also engaging clients in skill-building activities and recreational support. Your efforts will contribute to community integration and promote emotional and behavioral support, allowing you to see firsthand the difference you can make in someone’s life.

Your role as a Individual Support & Community Habilitation Worker

As an Individual Support & Community Habilitation Worker at Guardian Angel Senior Services, you will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to actively participate in decisions regarding their education, health, and care provision. By working towards the goals outlined in each personalized care plan, your responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting with budgeting
2. Arranging transportation,
3. Managing medical appointments, and obtaining essential core documents.
4. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and fostering partnerships between individuals and the community are critical to achieving better outcomes.
5. You will provide resources that help clients maintain safety and independence while undertaking home visits and documenting all activities comprehensively.
6. Additionally, you'll assist in training and supervising caregivers and PCAs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining utmost confidentiality.

By effectively managing your time and adhering to agency policies, you will contribute to a supportive environment that champions both individual growth and community integration.

What we're looking for

• a minimum of a BA in a Human Services-related field, coupled with strong IT skills to manage websites and utilize various forms of social and media communications effectively.
• Essential communication and listening skills are critical, enabling you to engage with clients while producing accurate statistics and written reports as required.
• An ability to research and identify resources for additional information, advice, or guidance is also vital. You should be flexible regarding working hours, as some evenings and weekends may be necessary.
• A reliable vehicle for independent travel throughout the borough is preferred, and knowledge of the community support system in the Merrimack Valley area will be an asset.
• Furthermore, you must possess a commitment to the rights of seniors and disabled individuals, demonstrating a non-judgmental and impartial approach while remaining sensitive to their needs amidst emergencies.
• Prior home care experience can further enhance your ability to deliver exceptional support.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

If you are driven by a mission to empower others and are dedicated to documentation compliance, this position is for you-join us and help foster a supportive environment that champions daily living assistance and social skills development.

Apply now for more details!