Family Support Advocate
Part time, 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri only.
Additional hours may be available to create a full time opportunity.
Location: Amherst, MA
New! $750 Sign-on Bonus
Family Support Advocate Responsibilities
Are you looking for rewarding work with adults with different abilities in the community? AWC is a person-centered program which allows participants to craft their own customized Day Program. As an AWC Family Support Advocate you will provide help with:
- Activities of daily living (eating and going out into the community)
- Socialization and engagement as priorities.
Your day may include:
- Time spent in the community
- At the home
- Any other location that both the member and family deem appropriate
Help the member promote independence in areas such as:
- Hobbies
- Activities or interests
-Guidance around needed life skills
*Some afternoon and evening hours are required.
About Us:
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org
