Developmental Specialist - Day Program (Mon-Fri)

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, 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.