Lead Support Specialist
Compensation
$20 – $22 /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Springfield, MA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Lead Support Specialist role is onsite in Springfield, MA, with pay of $20–$22 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The role supports the Mental Health Association’s Integrated Community Living department. The role helps participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism build independence and community engagement through person-centered daily support, health and safety assistance, advocacy, and service-plan documentation.
What you'll do
- Support daily living, personal care, and skill development
- facilitate transportation, social activities, and access to community resources
- support health needs, including medication administration under MAP standards
- assist with financial skills and document expenditures
- respond to emergencies according to agency protocols
- advocate for participants and liaise with families and providers
- contribute to Individual Service Plans and maintain accurate records
- follow safety procedures and participate in training, meetings, and supervision.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- lead support specialistintegrated community livingperson-centered supportintellectual and developmental disabilitiesautism supportdaily livingmedication administrationcommunity integrationspringfield mamental health association western mamonday–thursday 3pm–11pmsaturday 8am–4pm$20–$22/hr
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- retirement plan
- paid time off and public holidays
- family leave
- and long-term disability.
Why this role
Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass and maintain MAP, CPR, and First Aid certifications. A related college degree is preferred.
About the employer
Mental Health Association - Western MA is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Other Individual and Family Services
- Occupation code
- 21-1093.00
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Listing ID: e7a04a19-74f9-4010-a293-39db60d53dcb