Job: Caregivers/Community Living Support Staff

BFAIR
771 South Church Street
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247

Phone:413-664-9382
Fax:413-664-6293
Website:bfair.org

Company Description:
We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through: a dedication to excellence; diverse service options;safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, age, and disability, military or veteran status, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being an member of the Reserves or National Guard. Also it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law should be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Business Name: Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR)

Job Title:
Caregivers/Community Living Support Staff
Salary Range:	Location:
	Berkshire County
Job Type:	Category:
Full / Part Time	Home Healthcare
Education Level:	Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent	Up to One Year
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
PCA/Homemaker of PHCAST - Preference: Preferred
Description:
FT & PT Shifts available in Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Adams and North Adams for 2nd Shift weekdays and weekend shifts Inspiring Abilities/Creating Limitless Possibilities BFAIR has rewarding job openings for Community Living Support Staff. Join a premier human service organization and help change the lives of individuals served. Support individuals within the ABI/MFP program who live in their own home, assisting with personal care, activities of daily living, individual support, companionship, homemaker, and community habilitation. Duties include: Develop rapport with individuals supported and foster their personal growth Monitor and report consumer’s progress, challenges and status Work individually with any program participants, which may include assistance/supervision with mobility, recreational activities or other needs Skills/Abilities: Patience Effective communication skills Passion for helping others Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Valid US driver's license and ready access to a vehicle HS Diploma/GED or work/life experience providing care Complete all initial background checks BFAIR will consider all qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status.
Requirements:
High School diploma/GED required. Must be a home health aide/certificate of nurse’s aide/or complete 60 hours of personal care training. Ability to complete all initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, driving record, E-verify, Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e. nursing). Valid US driver’s license and ready access to a vehicle.