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 Center team based in Fairhaven, MA. In this role you will support individuals with disabilities by providing direct support on a one to one basis. You will partner with Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking a 1:1 Developmental Specialist with a commitment to compassion, teamwork and serving the community. What You'll Do as a Developmental Specialists:
Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
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- Implement Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives
- Document individuals' progress towards DHSP objectives
- Assist individuals physically as necessary
- Ensure the health, safety, and general well being of the individual
- Provide and maintain community based habilitation/therapeutic experiences through social, recreational and volunteer opportunities, based on the individual's needs and wishes
- Transport the individual as assigned
- 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
- Acceptable criminal background check required
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Strong computer and word processing skills
- An advocate for individuals with disabilities
- Someone who is willing to learn
- Someone who wants weekends free
- A team player
- Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
- Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- Employee Assistant Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Auto, Home & Umbrella Insurance premiums through payroll deduction
- Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 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.
For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit
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