DDS Employment Facilitator

4 weeks ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States Open Sky Community Services Full time

Salary:
USD $17.75/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities:
Open Sky’s DDS Employment Services serve individuals ranging in age from 22-55 who receive employment and/or community-based day support. The goal of Employment Services is to support individuals to choose, acquire, and maintain a job of their choice, and/or develop a valued role in their community. Individuals may have unique safety, behavioral or other clinical challenges. Each program offers a staffing ratio that allows the individuals in their program to obtain support as well as gain and maintain a preferred job in the community.

 

The Employment Facilitator ensures a supportive and structured environment, while helping individuals develop social skills and/or coping strategies to stay safe and work ready. They also educate through the creation and implementation of individualized service plans, as well as with a focus on community integration. 

 

Other Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the development of valued community roles and personal relationships.

Review and complete all required documentation. 

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals.

Implement all service and behavior plans.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required. 

Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us:
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

 

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

 

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

 

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today

 

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities

Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS)

We pay for your higher education  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)

Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

And more

 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. 



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