Developmental Specialist M-F

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 Yarmouth, 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

To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers. Thank you!

Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• In your own words, what does it mean to be empathetic?
• Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with people with disabilities?
• What is the best method to contact you, phone or email?
• What are your hourly rate expectations for this role?
• re you comfortable and willing to assist clients with toileting and feeding, if required, as part of your job responsibilities?
• This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Are you able to work a full time 40 hour per week role?
• Are you available to work M-F 8am-4pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Yarmouth, MA 02664: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21