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in West Newton, MA
Life Skills Trainer
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | West Newton, MA West Newton, Massachusetts |
About this job
For NeuroRestorative-MA and The MENTOR Network, the Direct Service Professional is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization.
If you are looking to gain experience the in human services field, further develop your skills, or advance your care giving career in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization then consider joining our team!
Description
Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI). As a Direct Service Professional with NeuroRestorative-MA, you’ll be one of those special people.
To that end, the Direct Service Professional also happens to be one of the best places to start in our company with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization. We in fact have many success stories from people at all levels that started out in the Direct Service Professional role.
Whether you have previous experience in this capacity or this just sounds like the type of career path you would like to pursue…we want to hear from you!
NeuroRestorative-MA is seeking Direct Service Professionals to provide training, assistance and supervision to MENTOR ABI Group participants in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential & community settings. assist with medical supervision, facilitate working relationships between community employers and MENTOR ABI Group participants, and cooperate with MENTOR ABI and any state Department of Human Service staff in any inspection or investigation.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months to one year of experience in the human services industry preferred
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence
- CNA and LNA encouraged to apply
Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.
EOE/AAE