Community Based Support Staff

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. We employ over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

About the Role

Open Sky’s DDS Employment Services serve individuals ranging in age from 22-55 who receive employment and/or community-based day support. The goal of Employment Services is to support individuals to choose, acquire, and maintain a job of their choice, and/or develop a valued role in their community. Individuals may have unique safety, behavioral, or other clinical challenges. Each program offers a staffing ratio that allows individuals to obtain support as well as gain and maintain a preferred job in the community.

The Community Based Support Staff ensures a supportive and structured environment while helping individuals develop social skills and/or coping strategies to stay safe and work-ready. They also educate through the creation and implementation of individualized service plans, with a focus on community integration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of valued community roles and personal relationships.
• Review and complete all required documentation.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals.
• Implement all service and behavior plans.

The organization recognizes skills, location, training, and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (required).
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Pay

$20.00–$22.48 per hour.

Benefits

• Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan: 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your second year, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• Tuition reimbursement program and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Life Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.