Community Support Driver & Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous earned time off

Paid holidays and vacation

FUN work environment

Job summary

American Training is seeking a full-time Community Support Colleague for our Wakefield Day Services Program in Wakefield, MA. The role involves daytime community travel with Guests, implementing engaging activities, and promoting our WOW! Magic philosophy. Hours are 8–4, Monday through Friday.

You will work to support Guests toward personal ISP goals, maintain records, and adhere to CBDS in community settings. A valid driver’s license and CORI/DDS checks are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with similar population.
• Positively promote the image of Guests with Developmental Disabilities and American Training.
• Ability to commute throughout the Middlesex County area during the day.
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
• Valid State driver’s license (Required).

Responsibilities

• Create and implement weekly schedules with input from Guests ensuring 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.
• Driving Guests throughout Central Middlesex area.
• 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!”

Skills

Experience with Developmental Disabilt

Valid State Driver’s License

CORI & DDS fingerprinting

Community Outreach

Job description

American Training is seeking a full-time Community Support Colleague for our Wakefield Day Services Program in Wakefield, MA. The role involves daytime community travel with Guests, implementing engaging activities, and promoting our WOW! Magic philosophy. Hours are 8–4, Monday through Friday.

You will work to support Guests toward personal ISP goals, maintain records, and adhere to CBDS in community settings. A valid driver’s license and CORI/DDS checks are required.