Implement individual service plans to facilitate a normal routine and atmosphere for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities. Provide direct care including ADL assistance, medication administration, and community integration support.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Special Education or Social Work. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License and pass CORI and SDIP background checks.
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Job description
Job DetailsLevel
EntryJob
Location:
Fox
Den -
Kingston,
MA 02364Education
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $19.00 - $20.00
HourlyJob
Shift: AnyWORK, Inc. prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Job
Summary: 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. Qualifications 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. An acceptable CORI and SDIP.
Essential
Functions: 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. Administers medication according to the DPH regulations (MAP) and maintain certification to administer First Aid and CPR when indicated, and to maintain certifications. (The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks indicated and may include other duties as assigned)
Mathematical
Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, ability to create and interpret graphs.
Reasoning
Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical data in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Communication
Demands: The ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, financial reports and legal documents. The ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints. The ability to effectively present information to the Board of Directors, employees, program participants and members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with families/guardians and funding agencies and ancillary services
Environmental
Demands: The work is performed in a non-smoking environment. The work is normally performed in a temperature controlled zone, however, there are exceptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General requirements: Good standing balance, defined as the ability to stand and walk without a loss of balance.
Full upper extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. Full elbow flexion, extension, supination and pronation. Full wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation. Normal upper extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.
Full lower extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. Full knee flexion and extension. Full ankle flexion and extension. Normal lower extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance. Full trunk range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, rotation and side bending. Full cervical range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, lateral flexion and rotation. *Continuous: Sitting, talking, standing, hearing *Frequent: Reaching, walking, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, lifting *Occasional: Bending, Stooping
In Massachusetts, relief CTS-Res roles can be competitive because employers often need dependable coverage and candidates who can meet licensing, background, and physical requirements. This posting is especially relevant if you have a high school diploma or related bachelor’s degree, a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, and can pass CORI and SDIP checks. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save you time when comparing roles; review the physical demands carefully before applying.
