Description

Agency with Choice/Family Support Advocate 
Job Type: Part Time
Schedule: 30 hours per week
Location: Amherst, MA

Are you looking for rewarding work with adults with disabilities in the community? UCP, a growing human services agency, works with people with disabilities and their families throughout western Massachusetts in their homes and in the community.   AWC is a person-centered program which allows participants to craft their own customized Day Program.  As an AWC 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 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. 

 We are seeking a thoughtful and professional support to work one-on-one with an adult male with disabilities in Amherst who has a complex trauma history. This role requires emotional intelligence, strong boundaries, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, 1:1 support in the home and community.
• Assist with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Implement safety and behavioral support strategies as trained.
• Maintain professional boundaries and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the family and clinical team to ensure consistent care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
• Earn two weeks of vacation in first year of employment, and three weeks of vacation after first year
• 13 holidays per year
• Three personal days per year
• Earn up to seven sick days per year
• 403(b) retirement program with agency match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral program and more!  

Requirements

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 preferred.
• Training or demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care strongly preferred
• Ability to use a computer to enter case notes; communicate by email, video conferencing, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to safely perform physical intervention techniques in the event of an emergency as trained in Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC).
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed in order to accommodate the needs of members.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs and lifting and carry up to 10 lbs. (we provide training).
• 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