**Overview** **$18.50/hour** Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. **Minimum Education Required** High School Diploma/GED **Responsibilities** + Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values. + Demonstrate respect for, andprovideinformation to, individualsregardinghuman rights, privacy, and confidentiality. + Follow agency policiesand procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule. + Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and communitymembers. + Demonstrate the ability to seta sidepersonal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions. + Maintain agencystandardsof confidentiality. + Complete required documentation ina timelyand professional manner. + Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis. + Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others. + Promote teamworkand opencommunication among staffmembersand individuals supported by the program. + Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan. **Competencies:** + Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully. + Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported. + Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things. + Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills. + Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate. + Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. + Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality. + Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events. + Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance. + Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly. **Qualifications** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Oneyearexperience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred. + Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status. + Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers. + Additionalspecific experience may berequired. _HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._ Apply Now! (https://careers-advocatesinc.icims.com/jobs/10038/direct-support-staff/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336180790) Broadcast via Social Network **Connect With Us!** **Job Locations** _US-MA-Franklin | US-MA-Sterling | US-MA-Worcester_ **Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_ **Job ID** _2024-10038_ **Organization** _HMEA_ **Type** _Regular Part-Time_ **Number of Hours Per Week** _10-20_ **Business Unit** _Developmental Services_