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## Description 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 **1:1 Developmental Specialists** to join our Day Center team based in Mashpee, 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 1:1 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 1:1 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 1:1 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
Salary estimate
$20 – $22/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
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