Community Support Specialist
Company: North Suffolk Community Services Inc
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description North Suffolk is looking for
Outreach Specialists - Community Support Specialists to join our
team! As an Outreach Specialist - Community Support Specialist you
will provide direct services to individuals with developmental
disabilities living independently in transitional residential
programs. Services include housing, support, transportation,
didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach, and
assistance with community integration. Salary starting at: 51,300
yr What you'll do: Establish and maintain relationships with
individuals and act as a liaison between the individual, community
and other service providers Assess and provide functional teaching
in the areas of self-help skills, medication, activities of daily
living, socialization, psychosocial need areas, leisure time,
housing identification and maintenance, and community integration.
Ensure proper administration and documentation of all medication as
needed. Facilitate the assessment process and development of a
service plan with the individual and others as appropriate.
Participate in the ISP process including note taking, ISP meetings,
risk reviews and goal setting. What you’ll need: Education: High
School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred
Experience: Two to three years experience working with individuals
with Developmental Disabilities. Skills: Must be MAP and CPR/First
Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided)
Massachusetts Drivers License required Competitive & Comprehensive
Benefits Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks
after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid
Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan
Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous
employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b)
Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long
Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible
Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State
Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral
Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training
Program Internal Advancement Opportunities
Keywords: North Suffolk Community Services Inc, Lynn , Community Support Specialist, Healthcare , Chelsea, Massachusetts
