Community Support Colleague - Mobile - American Training, Inc

American Training, selected as a Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 by the Boston Globe, is a non-profit Human Services Agenc...American Training, selected as a Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 by the Boston Globe. American Training is a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking a Community Based Direct Support Professional for our Mobile Day Services Program who would be on the road during the day traveling throughout the Central Middlesex and Merrimack Valley areas. We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional that can create WOW! Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities out in the Community! If you have a passion for people, can make good decisions, and love being out in the Community, this is the job for you. The hours are 8-4, Monday through Friday! Currently hiring for our Lowell location!

Description:

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 Central Middlesex or Merrimack Valley. Day starts and ends in Lowell, 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!”

Qualifications:

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 Central Middlesex or Merrimack Valley area during the day

Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting

Valid State driver’s license (Required)

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 our WOW! Magic philosophy.