Adult Companion
Company: Advocates
Location: Framingham
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
**Overview**Staff will assist individuals with developmental
disabilities to participate fully in their lives and in their
communities. They will assist in providing non-medical care and
supervision to individuals with disabilities (Autism, intellectual
and developmental disabilities). This is a relief position and
hours are subject to change.Advocates promotes a healthy work-life
balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for
advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas
and contributions of our staff.**Are you ready to make a
difference?****Minimum Education Required**High School
Diploma/GED**Responsibilities**+ Provide non-medical care,
supervision, and socialization to an individual with disabilities
(Autism, Intellectual & Developmental disability)+ Services may
include:+ Assistance with meals and basic activities of daily
living+ Completion of light housekeeping tasks+ Assist the
individual with shopping, planning, making appointments and
recreation activities.+ Accompanying individual on walks, to the
gym, trips to social and recreational activities and community
events.+ Assist with hobbies and leisure activities.+ Collaborate
with the family, peers, and supervisor in implementing the plan of
care to meet the individual's goals.+ Responsible for the
participant safety and well-being.+ Interact with participants in
an empathetic, respectful, caring, and dignified manner.+ Maintain
current progress and service notes and submits all required
documentation and verbal feedback to Supervisor in accordance with
Advocates' policy.+ Attends and actively participates in
supervision and staff meetings.+ Ensure that individuals we support
are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates'
Human Rights Policy.+ Adhere to all principles related to the
Advocates Way.+ Perform all duties in accordance with the agency's
policies and procedures.**Qualifications**+ High school diploma or
equivalent, or at least one year minimum of working in related
fields or lived experience. Minimum one year experience in
providing companion or caregiving to individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities.+ Bilingual Preferred (Portuguese &
Spanish). Ability to read English and communicate effectively in
the primary language of the program to which he/she is assigned.+
Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated
understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse
populations.+ Must hold a valid drivers' license. Must have access
to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to
transp+ Must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.+ Ability to communicate effectively in writing and
ability to use good judgment.+ Must have sensitivity to the needs
of the population.+ Basic computer knowledge in order to complete
documentation in a timely manner.+ High energy level, superior
interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team
atmosphere._At Advocates, the health and safety of the people in
our care, our employees, and the broader community is our top
priority. Effective October 18, 2021, Advocates will require all
employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e. both doses
of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson &
Johnson.)__Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and
welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued.
Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and
promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race,
ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic
status, religion, ability, culture, and experience._**Why Should I
Consider a Career in Human Services?**Our Team members are
dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting
relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering
creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and
_actively listening_ . We exercise independent judgement and
contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.**Is
Human Services a Fit for Me?**Successful Team members are
open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid,
independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships
with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual
first.Apply Now!
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_US-MA-Framingham_**Minimum Education Required** _High School
Diploma/GED_**Job ID** _2021-7269_**Type** _Relief_**Number of
Hours Per Week** _0-10_
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