Developmental Specialist

3 weeks ago

Wakefield, United States AMERICAN TRAINING INC Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Wakefield, MA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Job Shift
Day

Description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking an energetic Developmental Specialist that can create WOW Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities. As an American Training Developmental Specialist, you will positivelyimpact the lives of our Guests in our Day Programs (Andover, Wakefield & Lowell).

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

American Training has been selected as a Top Places to work 2023 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge, and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

What does a Developmental Specialist do?
  • Work cohesively with team members to establish individual goals based off each Guests interest.
  • Create and facilitate activities which promote the goals, needs, and desires of each Guest.
  • Maintains a regular caseload ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

  • At least one year experience working with similar population.
  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion.
  • Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
  • Valid State driver's license (required).

We offer a competitive benefit package; including medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training, and much more