Community Companion

• Flexible In-Home & Community Support $20/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Worcester & Surrounding Communities Looking for meaningful work with a schedule that can fit your life?

As a Community Companion with Thrive Support & Advocacy , you'll work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helping them live more independently, stay connected to their communities, and accomplish the things that matter to them. No human services experience is required. We provide paid training. Why You Might Love This Job Flexible scheduling

• we match your availability with the needs of the people we support One-on-one work
• build meaningful relationships rather than working in a large facility Independence
• spend your day out in the community or supporting someone in their home Paid training
• we'll teach you what you need to know Mileage reimbursement when transporting the people you support Meaningful work where you can see the difference you're making Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career in human services This can be a great fit for someone looking for a career in human services, a flexible second job, or work that can fit around school or other responsibilities.

What Does a Community Companion Actually Do? Every person we support is different, so no two days are exactly alike.

You might help someone:

Get to work, an appointment, or an activity Go grocery shopping and plan meals Learn budgeting or household skills Attend a medical appointment and understand next steps Explore a new hobby or attend a community event Build social connections and become more involved in their community Work toward greater independence at home Simply have someone dependable to talk to, problem-solve with, and count on You'll also complete basic documentation about the support you've provided. This is relationship-based work . You'll get to know the people you support, understand their goals, and help them build the skills and confidence to live the life they choose. Who We're Looking For You don't need previous human services experience to be successful here. We're looking for people who are: Dependable and responsible Comfortable working independently Compassionate and respectful Good communicators Interested in helping other people reach their goals Able to follow through on commitments Experience as a caregiver, companion, direct support professional, CNA, educator, paraprofessional, behavioral health worker, or human services professional is welcome — but not required . Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license Reliable vehicle with current insurance and registration Ability to pass required background checks Willingness to complete paid training Pay & Schedule Starting pay: $20.00/hour Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Community Companion schedules are created by matching your availability with the needs of the individuals we support. Opportunities may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. During the interview process, we'll talk with you about your availability and the types of schedules currently available. Benefits Eligible employees may have access to benefits including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) Flexible scheduling Paid training Mileage reimbursement Employee referral bonus Benefit eligibility may vary based on scheduled hours and employment status. About Thrive Thrive Support & Advocacy is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Our goal is simple:

to help people live rich, active, and self-directed lives . We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and want a job where your time can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have your own reliable transportation? Do you have insurance that is current for your vehicle?

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person