Careers

What does a Residential Counselor do? A Residential Counselor helps to provide direct care for our youth residents ages 16-21 in our homes in Methuen and Lawrence. Responsibilities include providing emotional and vocational support, recreational planning, activity coordination and adherence to a changing environment.

Who’s a great fit for the Residential Counselor position? Our ideal candidate is flexible, a great communicator, has sound decision making skills, experience working with youth and is dedicated to contributing to a positive learning environment. Full and part time positions are available.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of High School Diploma required
• Previous experience working with at risk youth in a similar environment
• Valid driver’s license required
• Satisfactory CORI and EEC background checks
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

American Training, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a dynamic, FUN work environment, and much more!

Job description

American Training, a Human Services Agency, is seeking a full-time Residential Manager for our beautiful Residential homes in the Merrimack Valley. At American Training it is all about the WOW! Magic. We push ourselves to offer our Residents, adults with disabilities, the absolute best residential services in the area! Whether it’s a hobby, a long-sought dream, a goal in life, or something they’ve always wanted to try, we’ll help make it a reality. From cooking to traveling or surfing to relaxing, we’ve got it covered!

What does a Residential Manager do?

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Residential Program
• Act as a liaison between Residents, Families, Health Care Providers, and Colleagues to ensure excellent quality of care
• Hire, supervise, and motivate Colleagues
• Create and manage Colleague schedules
• Monitor medical and clinical needs of Residents

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience working in Human Services overseeing a Residential Home
• 1+ years of previous management experience
• Valid State driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
• Flexible work hours required based on program needs
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (a degree may be waived if experience indicates competence)

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

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

What does a Driver for Human Services do? Drivers safely transport our Guests and Students to and from American Training sites or other assigned destinations while making sure that each trip is a fun and entertaining WOW! Magic Experience. We are looking for motivated, responsible individuals with a positive outlook, excellent communication skills, and commitment to working as part of a team, and ability to incorporate our WOW! Magic philosophy into every trip we make.

Who’s a great fit for Driver in our Human Services position? American Training is looking for people with the following experience, skills and qualifications:

Must pass a physical
Successful CORI check, finger printing and pre-employment drug screening
Clean and safe driving record
Ability to lift 40 to 60 lbs
Requires morning and afternoon shifts
Additional hours offered, when available

We are looking for people with a deep commitment to working as part of a team, a positive attitude and a true passion for advocating for the Guests, Residents, and Students we serve. Our generous paid time off package, vacation plan, and paid holidays give you the chance to relax, rejuvenate, or tend to personal matters. You’ll love our dynamic, fun work environment!

COVID-19 considerations:

We follow all CDC protocols to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for our Colleagues, Students, Guests and Residents.

Job description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals for our Residential homes in the Merrimack Valley. Whether it’s cooking, traveling, surfing, or relaxing as an American Training Direct Support Professional you will be a vital part in ensuring our Residents, adults with developmental disabilities, are living meaningful and memorable lives!

Our beautiful Residential homes are located in Andover, North Andover, Groveland, Lawrence, Dracut, Haverhill, and Methuen, MA. All shifts are available: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and overnight 11pm-9am.

What does a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?

• Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends
• Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents
• Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives
• Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry
• Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents

Qualifications:

• At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting (required)
• Valid State driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and have the ability to physically implement First Aid/CPR to Residents in emergency situations

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

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

What does a Direct Care Support Relief Colleague do?  Direct Care Relief is a pool of Colleagues that are flexible with their availability and might work different shifts weekly depending on the staffing needs. These Colleagues work in our Specialized Housing Branch and Day Services and are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities of the program: to include planning of activities, community outings, data collection, record keeping and caring for the personal needs of the Residents.   Specialized Housing and Day Program locations are located throughout the Merrimack Valley depending on staffing needs.

Who’s a great fit for this position? American Training is looking for people with the following experience and skills:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with people with disabilities is strongly preferred
• As part of the relief pool, you must have the ability to be flexible with hours and be able to cover shifts based on different staffing needs weekly.
• Valid driver’s license required. Ability to use personal registered and insured vehicle
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS finger printing

Many shifts are available:  Weekdays available: 8 am-4 pm and 9 am – 3 pm, Evenings 3-11 pm, and various weekend hours.  Please indicate your availability when sending in your resume.  You must be available to attend required training.

Join our team of talented professionals and work at one of the Best Places to Work North of Boston. Experience Our WOW! Magic Way of Working by being part of the people, the culture, the fun, and the passion for excellence that is American Training. We are looking for talented, highly flexible individuals with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team, a positive attitude and a true passion for advocating for the people we serve, to assure that they are receiving a level of support consistent with best practices while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all CDC protocols to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for our Colleagues and Residents.

American Training, Inc. is seeking a full-time Community Support Colleague to carry out the day to-day activities of the day program, including programming, community activities, data collection, record keeping, and caring for the personal needs of the Guests. This individual works with Guests to assist them in becoming active participants in the community, monitors and provides support and supervision, ensuring their safety. The Community Support Colleague teaches, trains, guides and directs Guests individually and in groups to reinforce skills, learn new skills and to increase independence for attainment of ISP goals. They regularly observe Guests’ behavior and performance and provides reports, updates and general observations to the Program Director and Interdisciplinary Team.

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED, minimum of one year of experience with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate paperwork necessary for mandated record keeping.
• Use the highest standard of ethical conduct at all times, this includes respecting the confidentiality of Colleagues and Guests.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Participate in workplace climate that celebrates and encourages diversity.
• Positively promote the image of Guests with Developmental Disabilities and American Training, Inc.
• Maintain an excellent training record by positively completing all training requirements.
• A valid driver’s license, the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a satisfactory CORI are required.
• Frequent walking, standing and driving. Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds. Must be able to sustain in a fast paced environment with a high energy level. Must be able to physically implement First Aid/CPR to Guests in response to an emergency situation and or the implementation of a Treatment Plan.
• Ability to work Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm (Wakefield and Lowell locations).

American Training, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a dynamic, fun work environment, and much more!

Job description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is 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 the adults in our Wakefield and Lowell Day Programs!  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
• Maintains a regular caseload completing all

Requirements:

• 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)

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

We offer 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.

Job description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Acquired Brain Injury Program (ABI). As an American Training ABI Direct Support Professional, you will positively impact the lives of adults in our acquired brain injury program. The ABI Direct Support Professional contributes to both our on-site and community-based programs. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

What does an ABI Direct Support Professional do?

• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Healthy living routine guidance
• Activity planning and scheduling
• Daily data and/or corresponding notes
• Implement community and social programming as directed
• Provide safe transportation to/from preferred activities (via agency vehicle)

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)

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

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

Job description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to care for our Residents , Adults with Developmental Disabilities, in our Newburyport Residential homes. Whether it’s cooking, traveling, surfing, or relaxing as an American Training Direct Support Professional you will be a vital part in ensuring our Residents, adults with developmental disabilities, are living meaningful and memorable lives!

All shifts are available: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and overnight 11pm-9am.

What does a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?

• Support Residents to participate in communities as workers, neighbors, and friends
• Fosters an environment of empowerment and choice for all Residents
• Supports, encourages, and ensures that Residents personal preferences, goals, and aspirations are a part of their daily lives
• Supports Residents in the maintenance of their homes including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry
• Possesses an upbeat and positive attitude to ensure a culture of FUN and entertaining WOW! Magic experiences for all Residents

Qualifications:

• At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of empathy, patience, and compassion
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting (required)
• Valid State driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (required)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and have the ability to physically implement First Aid/CPR to Residents in emergency situations

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

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

American Training is seeking a full-time, Pre-Ets Employment Skills Instructor for our Starworks Program. In this role you will be an integral part of the daily programming/activities of the Program. Specifically working with high school aged students in the Pre-Ets program teaching employment skills and how to incorporate our WOW! Magic principles in all aspects of their work lives.

We are looking for a talented individual who is enthusiastic, nice, with a can-do attitude. Someone who demonstrates an obvious passion for the people we serve and puts our WOW! philosophy into action.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Works with MRC and StarWorks Team to develop a vocational programming for the Pre-Ets program
• Communicates with MRC frequently to ensure quality services
• Offers training sessions to families and schools to elicit new student.
• Community outreach to find internships, job tours and to develop relationships within the local communities
• Ability to advocate for students with disabilities and their families
• Implements classes for students during and/or after school times to teach the Pre-Ets curriculum. Must be flexible with work hours
• Maintains a regular caseload, ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner which may include: Monthly progress notes, Service plans, Intakes, and Case files

SKILLS NEEDED/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Use the highest standard of ethical conduct at all times, this includes respecting the confidentiality of Colleagues and Students
• Positively promote the image of Students with developmental disabilities and American Training, Inc.
• Ability to work cohesively as a team while implementing WOW! Magic
• A valid driver’s license, the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a satisfactory CORI are required
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds.

American Training, Inc. offers flexible hours, great benefits package including medical and dental insurance, life, and disability, VSP vision, competitive pay, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a dynamic, FUN work environment, and much more!

American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking a Community Based Direct Support Professional for our Andover Day Services Program. We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional that can create WOW! Magic for our Guests with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities out in the Community! If you have a passion for people, can make good decisions, and love being out in the Community, this is the job for you. The hours are 8-4, Monday through Friday!

Description:

• Create and implement weekly schedules with input from Guests ensuring all activities are meaningful and include a variety of different life skills
• Adhere to the CBDS model of maintaining all activities in the community
• Allow flexibility with unanticipated changes to the schedule
• Work cohesively with team members to promote job exploration opportunities and community involvement
• Support guest in working toward obtaining the personal goals outlined in their ISP
• Driving Guests throughout the Merrimack Valley. Day starts and ends in Andover, MA
• Maintain accurate and up to date records for each Guest
• Implement the Mission of American Training – “Bringing Out the Best in Everyone We Touch because Every Life Matters!”

Qualifications:

• At least one year experience working with similar population
• Experience working with ASD population required
• Positively promote the image of Guests with Developmental Disabilities and American Training
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS fingerprinting
• Valid State driver’s license (Required)

We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

We offer a competitive benefits 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.