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.

• Ability to develop meaningful community schedule focusing on individual’s choices and preference.

• Work one on one for a minimum of a 3 hours shift with the client in their local community.

• Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person try new opportunities.

• Ability to source volunteer opportunities.

• Help clients with their schedule flexibility, effective communication and skill development.

• Pick client up from their home and work with them on their pre-determined goals and objectives while accessing the community.

• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

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

• Associates degree preferred.

• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.

• Behavior management/modification experience 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.

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Job Locations US-Shrewsbury

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED

Job ID 2024-10483

Organization HMEA

Type Regular Part-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 18

Business Unit Developmental Services