Developmental Specialist

Job Details Job Location: Wakefield, MA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking an energetic Developmental Specialist that can create WOW! Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities. As an American Training Developmental Specialist, you will positivelyimpact the lives of our Guests in our Wakefield Day Program.

American Training has been selected as aTop Places to work in 2023 & 2024in 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

What does a Developmental Specialist do?

• Work cohesively with team members to establish individual goals based off each Guests interest.
• Create and facilitate activities which promote the goals, needs, and desires of each Guest.
• Maintains a regular caseload ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with similar population.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
• Valid State driver's license (required).

American Training offers a competitive benefit package; including medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training, and much more!