Day Habilitation Specialist — Empower Independence

Venture Community Services Inc.; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $19.00/hour

Sign-on bonus: $1000 full-time, $500PT

Paid training provided by Venture

Weekends and holidays off

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities through Day Habilitation Services. You will implement DHSP objectives and document progress, with on-site duties and paid training provided.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:30pm, weekends and holidays off. Pay rate is $19.00/hour with a sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time employees.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required).
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED & Safety Care Certifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and safeguard individuals' human dignity, rights, and liberties.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural values, expectations and goals of individuals, families, staff and others.
• Display professional attitude and demeanor in all interpersonal interactions.
• Work cooperatively with individuals, staff, families and community members.
• Document each person’s progress towards DHSP objectives.
• Submit quarterly progress notes to Case Manager.
• Plan weekly schedules with individuals and implement designated activities.
• Transport individuals for community-based activities.

Skills

Communication skills

First Aid

CPR

AED

Safety Care Certifications

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities through Day Habilitation Services. You will implement DHSP objectives and document progress, with on-site duties and paid training provided.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:30pm, weekends and holidays off. Pay rate is $19.00/hour with a sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time employees.