Senior Staff Advocate
Beaverbrook STEP Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Advocate with strong leadership skills to accept a dynamic role within its residential division. The candidate will be responsible for the implementation of Individual Service Plans, documentation of individual’s progress, continuous evaluation of the appropriateness of the ISP, specific operational responsibilities of the household and ensuring continuous supervision of staff and quality care during shift hours. The senior staff advocate will provide direct individual care approximately 75% of the time while on shift, with the remaining 25% designated for administrative duties and staff advocate shift supervision.
Qualifications:
- Proven exemplary direct support skills
- Familiarity with PBS concepts and implementation
- Working knowledge of DDS regulations and residential programming experience
- Experience working with behaviorally involved individuals
- Minimum 5 years direct support professional experience
Beaverbrook STEP is a human service agency committed to providing progressive programs and services to 210 adults with developmental disabilities in the Greater Boston area. We need energetic, motivated and committed employees who want to make a difference. Our services include residential programming, supported living, community based day services, employment training and family support services. We offer:
- Superior Benefit and Compensation Packages
- Excellent Training Opportunities
- Recruitment Bonus Plans
- Tuition Remission
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Watertown, MA 02472 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Watertown, MA 02472: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
