Developmental Specialist (Day Program)

American Training, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short & long-term disability

Vision

Life insurance

Earned time off

Paid holidays and vacation

Fun work environment

Paid training

Job summary

American Training, Inc. in Wakefield is seeking a Developmental Specialist to enrich the lives of Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities at our Wakefield Day Program.

This full‑time position runs Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm, and offers a supportive team environment within a recognized top workplace. Responsibilities include collaborating with teammates to set guest-centered goals, creating and leading activities, and maintaining timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with the target population.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and compassion in interactions.
• Requires satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
• Valid State driver's license (required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to set individual goals based on each Guest's interests.
• Plan and facilitate activities that support each Guest's goals, needs, and preferences.
• Maintain a regular caseload and complete documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Direct care

Job description

American Training , a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking an energetic Developmental Specialist that can create WOW! Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities. As an American Training Developmental Specialist, you will positively impact the lives of our Guests in our Wakefield Day Program.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge, and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

What does a Developmental Specialist do?

• Work cohesively with team members to establish individual goals based off each Guests interest.
• Create and facilitate activities which promote the goals, needs, and desires of each Guest.
• Maintains a regular caseload ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with similar population.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
• Valid State driver's license (required).

American Training offers a competitive benefit package; including medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training, and much more!