Bilingual Direct Support Staff - Relief (Mandarin or Cantonese Speaking)
West Roxbury, MAJob$18.5/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near West Roxbury, MA, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Advocates is hiring a Bilingual Direct Support Staff - Relief (Mandarin or Cantonese Speaking). Advocates is seeking motivated team players for a Direct Support Staff position, an entry-level role providing valuable care to individuals in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, administering medication, following Individual Support Plans, transporting residents, and completing shift notes. The role also involves supporting community integration and collaborating with parents/guardians.
Key focus areas include Support individuals in daily activities inside their home and in the community by promoting self-advocacy, decision-making and empowerment., Provide guidance and role modeling as appropriate., and Assist individuals with planning and implementation of daily activity schedules and routines..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED, Valid Driver's License, and Access to Insured Vehicle. Important skills include Chinese, Cantonese, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Coaching Skills, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Understanding Of Culturally Diverse Populations.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Overview
Starting Rate: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Relief
Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!
The Direct Support Staff position is an entry-level role where you can support individuals with developmental disabilities and start your career in human services! In the Direct Support Staff role, you will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly to individuals served in a residential setting. You will be responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living such as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also be responsible for administering and managing medication, following Individual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting residents to appointments when needed, and completing shift notes. Direct Support staff ensure the program is a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment. You will get to work closely with parents and/or guardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual. You will also support residents of the program with community integration by doing things such as group activities, taking trips to events, and volunteering.
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 employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
-
Support individuals in daily activities inside their home and in the community by promoting self-advocacy, decision-making and empowerment. Provide guidance and role modeling as appropriate.
-
Assist individuals with planning and implementation of daily activity schedules and routines.
-
Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
-
Encourage active participation in community events and other integrated activities.
-
Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning responsibilities.
-
Document shift notes summarizing any applicable occurrences, observations, concerns or progress.
Qualifications
-
High school diploma or equivalent degree. Experience working with the population preferred!
-
Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Cantonese
-
Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-
Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
-
Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
-
Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
-
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 .
Broadcast via Social Network
Connect With Us!
Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq)
Job Locations US-MA-West Roxbury
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2026-12992
Organization Advocates
Type Relief
Number of Hours Per Week 0
Business Unit Developmental Services
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
Manager, Administrative SupportRTX Corporation · cambridge, MA (Hybrid) · $108–205K/yrPosted 4 days agoPosted 4 days ago
Program Analyst (Safety Promotion) - DIRECT HIREFederal Transit Administration · Denver, CO · $91–163K/yrPosted 5 days agoPosted 5 days ago
FIRE CHIEF - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITYAir Force Materiel Command · Hanscom AFB, MA · $121–157K/yrPosted 6 days agoPosted 6 days ago
Operations Support SpecialistCitizenship and Immigration Services · Salt Lake City, UT · $64–99K/yrPosted 5 days agoPosted 5 days ago- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALISTDepartment of the Air Force Headquarters · Salt Lake City, UT · $90–116K/yrPosted 6 days agoPosted 6 days ago
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.