Individual Support Specialist Community Companion for Shared Living

Location: Chicopee, MA. Part time.

About the role

ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, seeks compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Our Shared Living Programs establish, administer and collaborate with shared living provider caregivers who provide full-time housing and support to individuals placed within their homes. As an Individual Support Specialist – Community Companion, you will help make a difference in the lives of individuals and their care providers by supporting them through community outings, skill‑building activities, and personalized assistance. ServiceNet is a compassionate non‑profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues, working together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in expanding their skills and having enjoyable experiences through community outings and activities.
• Develop a personal relationship with the individual supporting their interests, strengths and needs.
• Engage, assist, instruct, motivate and monitor individuals in social/recreational, skill building and family directed activities.
• Learn the individualized services of each person and participate in their routine implementation.
• Accompany individual to appointments, social functions, recreational activities and other planned events as requested by the supervisor, to include providing transportation.
• Complete related records as required and instructed by supervisor per standard format ensuring confidentiality and safe‑keeping of documents.
• Respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual’s family, friends and allied staff or professionals as outlined in program standards or by the program supervisor.
• Submit weekly or bi‑weekly time sheets with summaries of activities in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of related experience preferred

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Paid Orientation and training
• Career Growth / Education
• Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$19.50/hr.

Schedule

Fridays & Saturdays, for a total of up to 8 hours