Start your path toward a fulfilling career at the Charles River Center.
Consider joining our team of compassionate, hard-working and caring
individuals that empower and support people with disabilities. The
Charles River Center provides innovative opportunities, services, and
supports for over 950 children and adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and mental health
challenges, in the Metrowest and Southeast regions of Massachusetts. The
Charles River Center (CRC) seeks caring and compassionate Life Skills
Coach/ Direct Care Professional committed to providing outstanding care
and quality service within our Needham day program. Responsibilities
would include interacting and communicating with the individuals served,
staff, families, and colleagues professionally. CRC staff members are
also responsible for conducting and transporting individuals to
scheduled recreation activities in the community. Provide individual and
small group instruction in self-care, activities of daily living,
communication, social, and motor skills. ? Attend in-service trainings
as required. ? Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations,
agency policies and procedures, and personnel practices. ? Protect the
health and safety of all consumers and staff. ? Performs other duties as
requested by the supervisor(s). Qualifications: ? High school diploma or
equivalent required, Bachelor\'s Degree preferred. Must have direct
support experience with people with ID/DD. ? Successful completion and
maintenance of the following: CPR and First Aid Certification; Human
Rights; Universal Precautions; Mandated Reporting; DPPC; Fire Safety and
Vehicle Safety Health and employees on the 1st day of employment. ?
Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques. ? Considering
candidates only who possess unrestricted authorization to work in the
U.S. ? For qualified candidates we provide immigrant (green card)
sponsoring.