Program Specialist

Summary:  Currently seeking to expand our team of Program Specialists supporting our clients at our program in Allston. Fabulous day program schedule available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, no nights or weekends.

Our site-based program focuses on social and recreational activities for our participants. Take our pick of fun activities to run with our clients. Must? Art? Political Science? Want to spend your day out exploring the Greater Boston area? Take your pick of our current activity schedule or bring in your secret talent to share with our team.

Who attends our program? Our participants range in abilities and ages. We have a specialist YAP (young adult program) within our classic day program with participants always seeking to expand their skillset, gets a job or even volunteer with Meals on Wheels.

Program Specialist implements instructional activities and provides support to individuals in the program with the goal of maximizing their capacity for personal growth and community membership consistent with each individual’s support plan (ISP).

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA:  Non-exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

All duties and responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with person-centered practices, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), and MAB general policies and guidelines*.

-Provides case management services to assigned individuals.

-Advocates for and supports self-determination/self-advocacy efforts of individuals.

-Prepares, accompanies, and supports each individual for work experience and other community-based meetings/interviews and performs follow-up activities.

-Utilizes curriculum, assistive technology, and provides accommodations as appropriate for each individual in both onsite and community-based settings.

-Assists/supports each individual in all daily activities (e.g., personal care, mobility, communication) as appropriate. Monitors their activities to ensure their health and safety while supporting their interests, preferences, abilities, and skill-building, and promoting their independence. Serves as positive role model.

-Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor's degree and related human services coursework and experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license required
• Willing and able to drive all program vehicles and wheelchair vans to transport individuals to/from a variety of community-based activities as needed.  Must be able to drive for extended periods if needed.

Benefits include:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

MAB Community Services is committed to workplace diversity and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.