Day Support Specialist
Location: Danvers, MA
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
Target Pay: $24.00 hourly
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.
Job Summary
At Northeast Arc, our mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. As a Day Support Specialist, you will play a direct and meaningful role in that mission. Northeast Arc's Day Habilitation (Day Hab) programs focus on the acquisition, retention, and improvement of self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Our individualized Day Hab plans are tailored to each participant's personal goals and dreams. We weave clinical supports and consultations into daily activities through our team of support staff, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
In this role, you will provide hands-on direct care and skills training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, person-centered Day Habilitation setting. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will promote the highest level of independence and satisfaction in participants' daily activities, helping them build meaningful connections, grow their abilities, and thrive in their communities. If you are compassionate, energetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this role offers a truly rewarding career experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and skills training for assigned participants in a Day Habilitation setting to promote the highest level of independence and satisfaction in their daily activities
- Support participants in engaging with interest-based and therapeutic activities aligned with their individualized Day Habilitation plans
- Provides assistance to individuals with all aspects of personal care including: toileting, mealtime prep and support. Assists with hoyer lifts, showering and dressing.
- Presents information, in a professional manner, regarding any individual in meetings, phone contact, daily written documentation and emails.Understand the clinical and social needs of individuals receiving services.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled adults or in a health care setting
- Self-motivated team player with a positive, energetic, and professional demeanor; compassionate, creative, and able to work well with participants with diverse needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate and write in English
- Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for 1 hour uninterrupted, bend, and push wheelchairs
- Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment
Benefits & Perks
At Northeast Arc, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth. It's our goal as an employer to provide an enriching and supportive environment for our employees and their families.
With that goal in mind, we are proud to offer the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees working an average 30 hours per week)
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Group Life Insurance
- Additional voluntary insurance options and discount programs
- 403(b) retirement plan with limited company match
- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Hub
- Ongoing professional development (trainings, conferences, CEUs, and more)
- eAcademy online learning platform
- Mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
- Additional perks including employee discounts and more
About Us
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Keywords: Day Support Specialist, Day Habilitation, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Direct Care
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one year of experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities or in a healthcare setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and write in English
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for one uninterrupted hour, bend, and push wheelchairs
- Successful completion of all required background checks
- Self-motivated, compassionate, creative, energetic, and professional team player able to work with participants with diverse needs
What We Do
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism become full participants in their communities. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including autism services, early intervention, employment support, and residential programs, ensuring that individuals have the opportunity to live, work, socialize, and play independently within the community.
