Job: Personal Needs Assistant

Viability, Inc.

60 Brookdale Street
Springfield, MA 01104

Company Description:
Mission We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. Vision Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice.
Salary Range:Location:
15 Per Hour WEST SPRINGFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Preference: Required
Up to One Year
Preference: Required
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
CNA - Preference: Preferred
Description:
Position: Personal Needs Assistant Full-Time
Location: West Springfield, Olympus
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Summary: The Personal Needs Attendant is responsible for assisting members with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills; implementing training procedures to assist members in increasing their independence in the areas of personal care and ADL; attending to members’ first aid needs; participating in member assessments and various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School/GED plus 1 year related experience and/or CNA training. One year of human service experience desired. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life Balance

To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at https://www.viability.org/careers

Who We Are
Our team of 480 dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

Our Mission
We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential.

Our Vision
Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice.

Viability is an equal opportunity workplace and Employer of Choice. We believe our strength lies in embracing our differences through a respectful, inclusive, collaborative environment. Viability provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
Requirements:
Requirements: Pre-employment fingerprinting with criminal background and driver history record required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Strong teamwork skills. Familiarity with computers and data entry. Demonstrated reliability and dependability. Valid driver’s license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle with compulsory auto insurance and vehicle registration, and willingness to transport program members in personal and/or agency vehicle. Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, and community organizations.