Sterling, MA, 01564, USA
25 days ago
Day Habilitation Supports Specialist
**Overview** Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. **$500 Sign-On Bonus** **(applicable for external candidates only)** **Minimum Education Required** High School Diploma/GED **Additional Shift Details** Mon - Fri 8am-4pm **Responsibilities** + Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values. + Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality. + Follow agency policies and 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 community members. + Demonstrate the ability to set a side personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions. + Maintain agency standards of confidentiality. + Complete required documentation in a timely and 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 teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program. + Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan. + Encourage and support individuals in making independent choices to the greatest extent possible + Adequately maintain HMEA property and equipment + Complete required trainings and maintain certifications + Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned **Competences:** + Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. + Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported. + Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. + Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. + Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. + Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. + Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. + Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. + Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. + Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. **Qualifications** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + One year experience 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. + Additional specific experience may be required. _HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._ Apply Now! (https://careers-advocatesinc.icims.com/jobs/10536/day-habilitation-supports-specialist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336180790) Broadcast via Social Network **Connect With Us!** **Job Locations** _US-MA-Sterling_ **Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_ **Job ID** _2024-10536_ **Organization** _HMEA_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Number of Hours Per Week** _40_ **Business Unit** _Developmental Services_
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