Relief/Temp Deaf Services

WORK INCORPORATED•Quincy, MA

10d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Community Training Specialist is responsible for implementing individual service plans and for facilitating as normal an atmosphere and routine life as is possible in the community residence for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education Social Work, or related field and/or H.S. diploma and related experience.
Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and safe driving record in accordance with WORK INC policy.
Fluent in ASL (for deaf programs.)

Responsibilities

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals served.
Helps people grow through their life experiences.
Creates opportunities for people to form relationships with non-disabled individuals
Assists individuals with ADL’s and maintaining proper hygiene.
Assists and engages individuals with meal preparation.
Engages individuals in meaningful social activities in their home environment.
Teaches independent living skills
Provides resources and opportunities for people to express their ethnic and cultural background
Follows through on all medical recommendations to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
Follows existing treatment programs.
Follows emergency protocols including conducting fire drills as directed.
Ensures the health and safety of each individual.
Helps individuals in crisis situations.
Helps people become socially integrated into their communities.
Creates an environment that encourages people to express their wishes, dreams and desires.
Helps individuals achieve their personal goals.
Collects necessary data to demonstrate the effectiveness of training programs.
Assists people in accessing community resources.
Participates in the development of individual service plans.
Attends in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
Meets regularly for supervision.
Cleans and maintains the facility and grounds as assigned including necessary snow removal.
Provides transportation to and from day programs and other destinations, as needed.
Maintain all required certifications and trainings outlined in the Residential Employee manual.
Required to sign in and out for every shift.
Relief staff will receive instructions and direction from the regular direct care staff while on shift in the absence of the program supervisor.