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American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Wakefield Day Program. As an American Training Direct Support Professional, you will positively impact the lives of adults in our Wakefield Day program. The Direct Support Professional contributes to both our on-site and community-based programs.
American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work 2023 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Currently hiring for Wakefield, MA!
What does an Direct Support Professional do?
We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating ourWOW! Magicphilosophy.
American Training offers a competitive benefits package; medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, and much more.
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$37k-40k (estimate)
03/17/2024
05/15/2024
americantraininginc.com
DRACUT, MA
25 - 50
1979
Private
<$5M
Ancillary Healthcare
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Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments.
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First aid certified.
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Understanding of various disabilities.
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These support professionals need to maintain composure and approach crisis situations calmly.
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Employers must be able to rely on their support professionals to show up on time and reliably complete all assigned tasks.
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Knowledgeable about patient care
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