Individualized Home Support

Pay Rate $16.75 / Hourly

Varied Hours

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the South coast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Family Advocacy and Community Education Center is seeking a caring, responsible individual to join our Individual Home Support team. The IHS staff member’s role is to provide 1:1 assistance and direct skills instruction for individuals diagnosed with a developmental or intellectual disability. The staff member will work as part of a family team in the family’s home and in the community. Hours vary depending on individual’s needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work as part of a team of family members and other professionals who are involved in the individual’s care and training.
• Learn the goals of the individual and work to help individual meet them. Follow a behavior plan if required.
• Provide care for the individual in their home when appropriate, helping he/she to meet their goals within the home.
• Plan for and provide support for community-based activities (as required) that are tailored to the individual’s strengths and interests.
• Understand and support the goals and objectives of the program.
• Provide transportation for the individual when needed.
• Document activities and report on activities and progress toward meeting goals.
• Respond to requests for meetings and information from supervisor.
• Access and read Agency email account and Intranet at least weekly.

QUALIFICATION

• Knowledge obtained through attainment of appropriate experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Understanding of and commitment to the need to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and respect for cultural diversity.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adults with a developmental disability
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license are also required.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes health, dental, 403(b), FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Incorporated please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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