Lead Support Specialist
Mental Health Association - Western MA
Longmeadow, massachusetts
The Mental Health Association, Inc. is looking for a Lead Support Specialist to provide a supportive and safe environment in a community residential setting which promotes and facilitates growth, independence and community engagement for people with intellectual and development disabilities. The Lead Support Specialist will provide responsibilities professionally, in collaboration with other team members in accordance with MHA’s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Compassion), policies, practices, program funding and applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
Participant Support and Advocacy
1. Communicate and interact with participants in a respectful, enthusiastic and encouraging manner that promotes self-esteem and encourages empowerment and self-direction.
2. Assist, teach or monitor participants in a variety of activities such as; personal hygiene and grooming, meal preparation/nutrition, cleaning of...