Developmental Specialist

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01852, Lowell, MA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Edtech • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
As a Developmental Specialist, you will work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, creating personalized goals and activities, and maintaining documentation. This role is focused on empathetic interaction and support for guests in a day program setting.
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American Training is a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts and nationally by USA Today. We’re known for our innovative, values-driven workplace culture powered by our WOW! Magic Culture. This award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge, and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.


We are seeking an energetic Developmental Specialist that can create WOW! Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities. As an American Training Developmental Specialist, you will positively impact the lives of our Guests in our Lowell Day Program. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm


What does a Developmental Specialist do?

  • Work cohesively with team members to establish individual goals based off each Guests interest.
  • Create and facilitate activities which promote the goals, needs, and desires of each Guest.
  • Maintains a regular caseload ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications
  • At least one year experience working with similar population.
  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion.
  • Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting.
  • Valid State driver's license (required).

American Training offers a competitive benefit package; including medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training, and much more!

Skills Required

  • At least one year experience working with similar population
  • Valid State driver's license
  • Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting
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The Company
452 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

American Training, Inc. provides workforce development, day habilitation, work and residential programs, and support services such as transportation, counseling, and advocacy for adults with disabilities and youth, aiming to make lives more meaningful.

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