Support Services Specialist

5 days ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States HumanWorks Affiliates Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a Support Services Specialist to join our team at HumanWorks Affiliates.

Job Summary:

The Support Services Specialist will be responsible for providing support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. This includes assisting with daily living skills, participating in the development of individual service plans, and overseeing various activities such as homework completion, household chores, and social activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Service Plans: Participate in the development and implementation of individual service plans to meet the unique needs of each resident.
  • Daily Living Support: Assist residents with daily living skills such as personal care, meal preparation, and house maintenance.
  • Community Integration: Oversee community integration activities such as transportation services, social events, and recreational activities.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident involvement and participation in daily activities.
  • Training and Education: Attend in-service education programs, conferences, or continuing education to maintain current knowledge of developments within the field.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention strategies as prescribed in policies and procedures for treatment/support, as necessary.
  • Team Collaboration: Participate as a team member in supervisor, staff, and team meetings.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Valid driver's license.
Work Environment

The work environment consists of a home, office, and recreational milieus. You may be exposed to outside weather conditions while monitoring residents in the outside environment and assisting residents to and from transportation vehicles.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. If you are passionate about providing support services and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.



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