Personal Care Assistant Boston/Worcester
Company: Triangle, Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionOverview: "Through support, opportunity and
challenge, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their
families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives."
Triangle, an innovative non-profit organization assisting people
with cognitive and physical disabilities is seeking a Personal Care
Attendant (PCA) for the Empowering People for Inclusive Communities
(EPIC) program.
EPIC, a part of Triangle, was founded in 2011 with the mission of
preparing young people with disabilities to be actively engaged
community leaders through education, leadership development and
community service.
About the Job:Triangle is looking for a dependable individual
committed to assisting youth with disabilities to fulfill their
leadership potential in the Boston and Worcester Areas. The
qualified candidate will assist youth with disabilities in
providing personal care and needed accommodations to ensure they
are able to participate in EPIC programming, in addition to
supporting staff with the execution of programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist EPIC youth with personal care routines as needed
(toileting, eating, etc.)• Support youth by providing needed
accommodations to ensure their participation in EPIC programming•
Work with EPIC staff to assist in preparing for programming to make
sure the needs of all of EPIC's young leaders are being met•
Supervise youth during workshops, volunteer opportunities, and
recreational activities• Represents Triangle and EPIC to family
members, community organizations, and partners• Provide Program
Participants with instruction in performing community service
projects and other programming• Ensure that all personal care
assistance provide to EPIC youth fits into EPIC's self-advocacy
model by ensuring that all assistance is youth led
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain proper care, use, inventory and storage of supplies and
equipment• Identify and assist in curriculum development and
execution• Participate in all required training• Intervene in minor
behavioral issues• Participate in team meetings • Assist in
reaching programmatic goals set by EPIC Executive Director• Other
duties as assigned
Please note: This position requires traveling to different
partners. Candidate must have a valid driver's license or
dependable transportation. Candidate must pass a pre-employment
CORI, Drug Test, and Driving Record Check.
Education and Experience:A minimum of 2 years of experience in
human services, that includes experience working with youth with
disabilities. Experience assisting people with disabilities with
their personal care. This is a per-diem role. Requires flexible
schedule including work on the weekends. Per-diem
Keywords: Triangle, Inc, Boston , Personal Care Assistant Boston/Worcester, Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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