Community Support Colleague Day Services

American Training; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Vision and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

A FUN work environment

Job summary

American Training in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Community Support Colleague for our Wakefield Day Services Program. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at an hourly rate of $21.00.

You will create weekly schedules, support guests toward personal goals, and promote community involvement in Middlesex County. Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating activities, and ensuring a positive, mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmental disabilities is required.
• Promote a positive image of guests and American Training.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement weekly schedules with input from guests to ensure meaningful activities and life skills.
• Adhere to the CBDS model of maintaining activities in the community.
• Accommodate unplanned schedule changes.
• Collaborate with team to promote job exploration opportunities and community involvement.
• Support guests in working toward personal ISP goals.
• Transport guests within Middlesex County as needed.
• Work day starts and ends in Wakefield, MA.
• Maintain accurate guest records.
• Uphold American Training mission and values.

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring a Community Support Colleague for our Wakefield Day Services Program in Wakefield, MA. The position is full‑time, with an hourly rate of $21.00, and the schedule is 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement weekly schedules with input from guests to ensure all activities are meaningful and include a variety of different life skills.
• Adhere to the CBDS model of maintaining all activities in the community.
• Allow flexibility with unanticipated changes to the schedule.
• Work cohesively with team members to promote job exploration opportunities and community involvement.
• Support guests in working toward obtaining the personal goals outlined in their ISP.
• Drive guests throughout Middlesex County.
• Day starts and ends in Wakefield, MA.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records for each guest.
• Implement the mission of American Training – “Bringing Out the Best in Everyone We Touch because Every Life Matters!”

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with a similar population.
• Positively promote the image of guests with developmental disabilities and American Training.
• Ability to commute throughout the Middlesex area during the day.
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
• Valid state driver’s license (required).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Vision and life insurance.
• Generous earned time off.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• A FUN work environment.
• And much more.