About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Community Support Specialists to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location.
This position is/not eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $20/hr.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Schedule: Sun 7-3p & Monday-Thursday 9-5

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring resident accountability, guidance, and connections to community resources through various site checks and assisting residents to navigate in the community.
• Provides guidance to residents on community maps, public transportation, and walking routes to appointments.
• Facilitates community tours for new residents.
• Maintains contact with community programs with specific support services for women and elderly residents and maintains up-to-date log of available community resources.
• Researches and develops community resources and programs according to each individual residents skills, interests, and experiences.
• Completes on-site employment checks on residents and conducts and documents random car searches for contraband.
• Enforce all program and agency rules fair and consistently. Document and report all incidents and report as required. Share information with other staff about assigned residents' progress as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and provides selected monthly reports and adhoc reports.

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) preferred, or minimum of six months' relevant experience in corrections or human service setting.
• Experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with early symptoms of Alzheimer's and related diseases and symptoms such as dementia.
• Knowledge of FBOP Statement of Work as it relates to residents whose checks must be made.
• Reliable transportation to drive to various parts of New England.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.