Worcester Pca - Boston, United States - Triangle, Inc

Triangle, Inc

Verified Company

Boston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position:
Personal Care Assistant

Location:
Worcester

Hours:
Per-diem

Overview:

"Through support, opportunity and challenge, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives."

Triangle, an innovative non-profit organization assisting people with cognitive and physical disabilities is seeking a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for the Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) program.

EPIC, a part of Triangle, was founded in 2011 with the mission of preparing young people with disabilities to be actively engaged community leaders through education, leadership development and community service.

About the Job:
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist EPIC youth with personal care routines as needed (toileting, eating, etc.)
Support youth by providing needed accommodations to ensure their participation in EPIC programming
Work with EPIC staff to assist in preparing for programming to make sure the needs of all of EPIC's young leaders are being met
Supervise youth during workshops, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities
Represents Triangle and EPIC to family members, community organizations, and partners
Provide Program Participants with instruction in performing community service projects and other programming
Ensure that all personal care assistance provide to EPIC youth fits into EPIC's selfadvocacy model by ensuring that all assistance is youth led

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain proper care, use, inventory and storage of supplies and equipment
Identify and assist in curriculum development and execution
Participate in all required training
Intervene in minor behavioral issues
Participate in team meetings
Assist in reaching programmatic goals set by EPIC Executive Director
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services, that includes experience working with youth with disabilities. Experience assisting people with disabilities with their personal care.