Starting rate $19.50/hour
(MAP Certified)

The In-Home Support Staff is responsible to supervise the daily living activities of individuals, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling on a consistent basis. The In-Home Support Staff will facilitate individual growth in areas of daily living skills, independence, personal development, financial management, communication, socialization and community integration.

• Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals.  Assist individual in daily living activities, while promoting self-advocacy, decision-making, problem-solving, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with the individual, family members and program management, as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing support to individual.
• Participate in planning and implementation of activities and daily routine for individuals.
• Support individuals in their home and encourage individuals to become an active member of their community by actively seeking out integrated activities, opportunities for community participation, and membership.
• Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns.
• Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
• Prepare summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned; maintain current necessary certifications.
• Report significant medical, behavioral and psychiatric health-related concerns.
• Perform physical intervention in the event of a client crisis.

Please note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED. Experience with the program population is preferred.
• High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.