Community Training Specialist: Empower Lifelong Independence

Workorporated; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WORK, Inc. is seeking an Entry level Community Training Specialist to implement individual service plans and facilitate a supportive environment for residents with developmental and/or physical disabilities in the Massachusetts area.

The role requires a High School diploma or higher with related experience, plus valid MA driver’s license and CORI/SDIP compliance. A strong emphasis on communication, hygiene support, and community integration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, or related field and/or H.S. diploma and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with individuals served.
• Help people grow through life experiences.
• Create opportunities for people to form relationships with non-disabled individuals.
• Assist individuals with ADLs and maintaining proper hygiene.
• Assist and engage individuals with meal preparation.
• Engage individuals in meaningful social activities in their home environment.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide resources and opportunities for people to express their ethnic and cultural background.
• Follow through on all medical recommendations to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
• Follow existing treatment programs.
• Follow emergency protocols including conducting fire drills as directed.
• Ensure the health and safety of each individual.
• Help individuals in crisis situations.
• Help people become socially integrated into their communities.
• Create an environment that encourages people to express their wishes, dreams and desires.
• Help individuals achieve their personal goals.
• Collect necessary data to demonstrate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Assist people in accessing community resources.
• Participate in the development of individual service plans.
• Attend in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Meet regularly for supervision.
• Clean and maintain the facility and grounds as assigned including necessary snow removal.
• Provide transportation to and from day programs and other destinations, as needed.
• Administers medication according to the DPH regulations (MAP) and maintain certification to administer First Aid and CPR when indicated, and to maintain certifications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, or related field

HS diploma and related experience

Job description

WORK, Inc. is seeking an Entry level Community Training Specialist to implement individual service plans and facilitate a supportive environment for residents with developmental and/or physical disabilities in the Massachusetts area.

The role requires a High School diploma or higher with related experience, plus valid MA driver’s license and CORI/SDIP compliance. A strong emphasis on communication, hygiene support, and community integration is essential.