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Developmental Specialist

Community Connections

Description

If you believe nights and weekends are for your family and friends, and not spent working, then have we got a job for you. Community Connections Inc. is looking for Developmental Specialists to join our Day Hab team based in Fall River, MA. In this role, you will support individuals with disabilities by implementing their Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) and documenting their progress. You will help people become more engaged and reach their maximum potential in physical, emotional and social abilities. You will partner with Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for someone with a commitment to compassion, promoting accessibility and serving the community.

What You'll Do:
  • Implement Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives
  • Document each person's progress towards DHSP objectives
  • Assist individuals physically as necessary
  • Ensure individuals health, safety and general well being
  • Provide and maintain community based habilitation/therapeutic experiences through social, recreational and volunteer opportunities, based on the individual's needs and wishes
  • Ensure and safeguard individuals' human dignity, rights, and liberties
What You'll Need:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Proven problem solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Strong computer and word processing skills
Who You Are:
  • An advocate for individuals with disabilities
  • Someone who wants their weekends free
  • Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
  • Someone who is willing to learn
What Community Connections Can Provide You:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Dental Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
  • Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
  • A workplace with both heart and soul
  • Personal and professional development
  • The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve
Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.


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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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