What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Colleague - Mobile position at AMERICAN TRAINING INC?
American Training is a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts and by USA Today nationally. Our innovative, values-driven workplace is built around our WOW! Magic Culture, made possible by the talented and dedicated colleagues on our team.
We are currently hiring a Full-Time Community Based Direct Support Professional for our Mobile Day Services Program in Andover. In this role, you will travel throughout the Merrimack Valley area supporting Guests with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the community.
We are looking for an energetic and compassionate person who enjoys working with people, making good decisions, and being active in the community. This position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Duties:
- Create and implement weekly schedules with input from Guests ensuring all activities are meaningful and include a variety of different life skills
- Adhere to the CBDS model of maintaining all activities in the community
- Allow flexibility with unanticipated changes to the schedule
- Work cohesively with team members to promote job exploration opportunities and community involvement
- Support Guests in working toward obtaining the personal goals outlined in their ISP
- Driving Guests throughout the Merrimack Valley. Day starts and ends in Andover, MA
- Maintain accurate and up to date records for each Guest
- Implement the Mission of American Training Bringing Out the Best in Everyone We Touch because Every Life Matters!
- At least one year experience working with similar population
- Positively promote the image of Guests with Developmental Disabilities and American Training
- Ability to commute throughout the Merrimack Valley area during the day while utilizing an American Training vehicle
- Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting
- Valid State driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record (Required)
American Training offers a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, life and disability, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training and much more!
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