Service Specialist

Service Specialist I

Location:

Massachusetts

Working Hours:

Flexible

Salary:$18.50 / hour

As a Service Specialist I, you will play a vital role in ensuring top-notch services for individuals by providing leadership in specific service areas such as activities and recreation, dual disorders, housing, employment, or education.

Utilizing a strength-centered approach to rehabilitation, the Service Specialist will be involved in developing, planning, executing, and assessing the effectiveness of services related to recreation, housing, employment, and other specialized services.

Your responsibilities will include implementing interventions outlined in service plans with individuals, offering direct training and support for their specific skill development area.

Additional duties consist of maintaining client documentation, advocating on behalf of clients, and providing coverage at residential programs when required.

Vinfen, founded in 1977, is a charitable organization dedicated to providing community-based services to individuals dealing with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges.

With 3,200 committed employees, Vinfen offers a range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services across 318 programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut, aiming to support the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of those they serve.

Vinfen is devoted to its employees, providing exceptional training, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and job stability.

The benefits package includes:

• A fully funded retirement plan, with no contribution required from employees, alongside an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal, and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent care
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
• Other additional benefits and perks

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred. High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in Human Services
• Strong time management and writing skills
• Minimum age of 21 with a valid US driver's license for at least one year
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certification within 150 days of employment
• Successful completion of background checks including CORI, references, multi-state background, and driving record checks

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