Family Support Advocate - $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Family Support Advocate/Agency With Choice
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours/wk (M-F)
Location: Throughout North Adams & Pittsfield, MA

New! $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Position Overview:
Are you looking for rewarding work with adults with different abilities in the community? As an Agency with Choice Family Support Advocate you will provide help with activities of daily living (eating and going out into the community) with socialization and engagement as priorities. Your day may include time spent with the member at one of the UCP drop in centers, in the community, at the home or any other location that both the member and family deem appropriate as you help the member navigate areas of importance such as hobbies, activities or interests in addition to providing guidance around needed life skills. Some afternoon and evening hours are required. 

?Family Support Advocate Benefits

• Sign on bonus program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
• Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
• Three personal days per year
• Earn up to seven sick days per year
• 403(b) retirement program with company match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition remission program 
• Employee referral program and more! 

About Us:
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited.  UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org 

Family Support Advocate Requirements

• At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of human service work experience or six months work experience in a human service field with life experience with individuals with disabilities. Experience, training with Autism is preferred. 
• Comfortable with computer applications for case notes; communicate by email, Zoom, Microsoft 365/Teams, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Be able to handle emergency situations 
• Have certification in CPR/First Aid or ability to be certified
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
• CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check