Overview

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 disabilities or 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.

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Job Locations US-MA-Boylston, MA | US-MA-Worcester | US-MA-Littleton | US-MA-Northboro | US-MA-Holliston

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED

Job ID 2023-9841

Organization HMEA

Type Regular Part-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 0-40

Business Unit Developmental Services