Family Support Advocate
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Community Health -
Social Work
Community Health
Agency with Choice/Family Support Advocate
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule:
37.5 hours per week
Location:
Amherst, MA
Are you looking for rewarding work with adults with disabilities in the community? UCP, a growing human services agency, works with people with disabilities and their families throughout western Massachusetts in their homes and 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) with socialization and engagement as priorities.
Your day may include time spent in the community, at the home or any other location that both the members and families deem appropriate as you help the members navigate areas of importance such as hobbies, activities or interests in addition to providing guidance around needed life skills.
We are seeking a thoughtful and professional support to work with several disabled adults in the Amherst area and surrounding towns.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct, 1:1 support in the home and community
- Assist with daily living activities and promote independence
- Implement safety and behavioral support strategies as trained
- Maintain professional boundaries and accurate documentation
- Collaborate with the family and clinical team to ensure consistent care
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