About this opportunity
Community Connections lists this Developmental Specialist opportunity in wareham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Wareham, 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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Worksite address
wareham, MA, 02571, US
Who can apply
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