Direct Service Specialist - Peabody

TrulyHired; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Great benefits

Massachusetts State Retirement System

Job summary

TrulyHired in Peabody, MA is seeking Direct Service Specialists to work with adults with developmental disabilities in a daytime program. You will guide and support participation in activities that build life, social, community, and therapeutic skills, with some assistance needed for daily living tasks.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, a valid driver’s license preferred, and the ability to meet physical requirements for assistance and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates must meet physical requirements to assist with daily living activities and training.
• Certification in Shore's approved behavioural safety training (Safety Care or equivalent) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities that build life, social, community and therapeutic skills for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities and participate in training and behavior support interventions when necessary.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safety and consistency in program delivery.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Direct Service Specialist positions available in Shore's Adult Services Program in Peabody.

You will directly work with a warm, interesting, and fun-loving group of individuals with developmental disabilities in an active day services setting. You'll lead and help individuals to participate in activities that center around building life, social, community, and therapeutic skills that meet their personal goals. Individuals have a broad range of abilities and some need staff assistance for dining and personal care activities, others for developing coping and self-expression strategies.

Our programs operate during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with no on-call, night, or weekend obligations. If you're just out of school or have never worked in human services, this rewarding job may be the first step in your new career. If you're an experienced human service professional, you may find the change, challenge, and teamwork you've been looking for at Shore. We provide plenty of training that will build your skills and confidence, alongside co-workers who are available to assist.

Ideal candidates are dependable, like working with people, and have the energy to commit to a meaningful job. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Driver's license preferred. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to assist people with physical disabilities in daily living activities and to participate in the training and implementation, if necessary, of behavior support interventions.

This position pays $20 to $23, based on experience, and includes paid time off, great benefits, and participation in the Massachusetts State Retirement System's pension plan.

All adult program staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.