Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services
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Advocates is hiring a Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services. Direct Care Staff at Advocates support individuals with brain injuries to live fulfilling and independent lives. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as household management, shopping, and community appointments, focusing on empowerment, awareness, and inclusion for brain injury survivors.
Key focus areas include Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises., Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested., and Collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent Degree, Valid Driver's License, and Access To Operational And Insured Vehicle. Important skills include Communication, Sound Judgement, Basic Computer Applications, Enthusiasm, Motivation, and Open-Mindedness. Preferred (not required): Team Collaboration.
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Overview
Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm
Direct Care Staff encourage and support individuals to lead fulfilling and more independent lives, focusing on empowerment, awareness and inclusion. In this role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with daily activities such as household management, shopping and community-based appointments.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.
Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Shift
Blended Shift
Responsibilities
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Assist residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested.
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Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
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Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.
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Actively participate in resident, family, team and staff meetings.
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Accurately document progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in residents’ status or behavior.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent degree. One year experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred.
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Enthusiasm, motivation, open-mindedness, creativity, and the desire to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement.
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Ability to operate basic computer applications.
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Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. May also drive company-owned wheelchair lift-equipped van.
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Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations US-MA-Shrewsbury
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2026-12906
Organization Advocates
Type Relief
Number of Hours Per Week 16
Business Unit Brain Injury
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