If you believe nights and weekends are for your family and friends, and not spent working, then have we got a job for you. Community Connections Inc. is looking for Developmental Specialists to join our Day Center team based in Wareham, MA. In this role you will support individuals with disabilities by providing direct support on a one to one basis. You will partner with Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking a 1:1 Developmental Specialist with a commitment to compassion, teamwork and serving the community.

What You'll Do as a Developmental Specialists:

• Implement Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives
• Document individuals’ progress towards DHSP objectives
• Assist individuals physically as necessary
• Ensure the health, safety, and general well being of the individual
• Provide and maintain community based habilitation/therapeutic experiences through social, recreational and volunteer opportunities, based on the individual’s needs and wishes
• Transport the individual as assigned

What You'll Need as a Developmental Specialists:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
• Valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record
• Acceptable criminal background check required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong computer and word processing skills

Who You Are as a Developmental Specialists:

• An advocate for individuals with disabilities
• Someone who is willing to learn
• Someone who wants weekends free
• A team player

What Community Connections Can Provide You:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Dental Blue
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days
• Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
• A workplace with both heart and soul
• Personal and professional development
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.
For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Why is inclusion important to individuals with disabilities?
• Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with people with disabilities?
• What are your hourly rate expectations for this role?
• Are you comfortable with and willing to perform hands-on care tasks, including but not limited to toileting and feeding, as well as providing training in these areas if necessary?
• Are you available to work a 37.5 hour per week role, M-F 8am-3:30pm?
• What is the best method to contact you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person