1:1 Developmental Specialist — Weekends Off, Direct Support

Entertimeonline; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Community Connections Inc. in Fall River, MA is seeking a 1:1 Developmental Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in a Day Center setting.

This role involves direct, one-to-one support to promote independence and enrichment. You will document progress toward objectives, assist physically when needed, ensure health and safety, provide community-based habilitation through social and recreational activities, and transport individuals as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Teamwork

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Computer skills

Job description

Community Connections Inc. in Fall River, MA is seeking a 1:1 Developmental Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in a Day Center setting.

This role involves direct, one-to-one support to promote independence and enrichment. You will document progress toward objectives, assist physically when needed, ensure health and safety, provide community-based habilitation through social and recreational activities, and transport individuals as assigned.