Job Information
Eliot Community Human Services ACCS Behavioral Spec I in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Description
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Locations: Wakefield, Reading, Medford, Malden, Saugus
Are you looking for more than a job but an impactful career?
Do you want to make a difference to others but are worried since you don't have a CNA certificate?
Join one of Massachusetts' largest social service nonprofits: We will empower you, provide professional development and mobility, and are committed to creating a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workplace.
If this attracts you, apply to work at Eliot TODAY!
We provide in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, and will provide you with the skills to make a difference in people's lives!
Responsibilities:
Provide side by side interventions to Persons that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
Assist the team and Persons in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions.
Participate in the development of treatment plans
Support Persons in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.
Support the pursuit of services that are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. accessing community resources that supports these healthy areas.
Provide assistance to Persons related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, appointments.
Requirements:
Valid driver's license
Reliable vehicle
Ideally prior experience working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness
Eliot's benefits include the following:
75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance,
12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually
401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match
100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance
100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus
$3000 Dollar Tuition Reimbursement Annually
Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance
Credit Union Affiliation
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Bilingual: Advanced
Experience with population: Intermediate
Computer Software Skills: Intermediate
Communication Skills: Intermediate
Administrative Tasks: Intermediate
Education
Required
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- MA Driver's License
Experience
Preferred
- 1 year: Working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness