Careers

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.

Interested?  Please apply below, in person at our corporate office at 6 Campanelli Drive, Andover, or email your cover letter and resume to careers@americantraininginc.com

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
• Valid driver’s license required
• Satisfactory CORI and EEC background checks
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• The following shifts are available:
  • Full time:  Residential counselor position.  Tuesday thru Saturday 3-11pm
  • Part time weekends:  Sat/Sun 9am-3pm and 3-11pm
  • Part time weekends: Saturday 3-11pm only open (two shifts)

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!

For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@americantraininginc.com

American Training is seeking a Community Support Colleague for our Specialized Housing branch in Newburyport. This person affirms the dignity of all Guests and Residents by supporting their right to participate in their communities as productive workers, valued neighbors and friends.

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

• At least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, contingent upon Guest needs, which may include evenings, weekends, early AM shifts and Holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and use of personal vehicle.
• Must attend and successfully complete Medication Administration Program, EPI Pen, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety, CPI, Human Rights and OSHA.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Frequent walking, standing and driving.
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds.

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, 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!

If interested, please send your resume to careers@americantraninginc.com

A Community Support Colleague – Individual Supports for our Specialized Housing Branch is responsible for the implementation of Resident’s individual support plan and maintains regular contact with Resident and members of treatment team.  Additionally, the Colleague ensures that Residents have access to necessary services to meet medical, vocational and other treatment needs.

Who’s a great fit for the Community Support Colleague – Individual Supports position? American Training is looking for people with the following experience and skills:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Experience in a community based supported employment or housing preferred
• Valid driver’s license required and good driving record
• Ability to use personal registered and insured vehicle
• Satisfactory CORI and DDS finger printing

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!

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.

For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@americantraininginc.com

American Training is seeking part-time and full-time Community Support Colleagues for our Specialized Housing branch. This person affirms the dignity of all Guests and Residents by supporting their right to participate in their communities as productive workers, valued neighbors and friends. The Community Support Colleague must support the mission of American Training, Inc. of “Bringing out the best in everyone we touch” and the goal of fostering a fun and entertaining work environment. This individual facilitates contacts and linkages in the community to strengthen goals outlined in the Individual Service Plan. Fosters community membership and facilitates full community integration in accordance with person centered plans. They develop data based, monthly progress reporting and quarterly progress summations, ensuring specific timelines and quality standards are met. The Community Support Colleague maintains maximum safety conditions and cleanliness standards in accordance with licensing standards and program procedures. They provide support to Residents in the maintenance of their homes including such tasks as: cooking meals, shopping, cleaning and laundry, and supports, encourage and ensure that personal preferences, goals and aspirations are a part of every Resident’s lives on a daily basis.

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

• Degree preferred, degree may be waived if experience indicates competence.
• At least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, contingent upon consumer’s needs, which may include evenings, weekends, early AM shifts and Holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and use of personal vehicle.
• Must attend and successfully complete Medication Administration Program, EPI Pen, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety, CPI, Human Rights and OSHA.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Frequent walking, standing and driving.
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds.

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, 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!

For consideration, please email your resume to careers@americantraininginc.com

An exciting opportunity to join our creative, energetic, dedicated team of professionals!

American Training is seeking a full-time Clinician for our youth residential program in Lawrence, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing clinical services and care management for at least 10 youth receiving services in our residential home.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate contacts and linkages in the community to strengthen symptom management/clinical goals outlined in the individual treatment plan
• Develop clinically based, rehabilitation option billable treatment plans, service notes and biopsychosocial evaluations
• Provide training on coping skills, negative behavior replacement and harm reduction techniques to Residents with various cognitive levels and symptomology using an individualized approach
• Accurately and timely document training and progress in written format
• Adhere to Pinedale policies and procedures regarding development and maintenance of clinical documentation.
• Complete clinical paperwork for a specific number of charts as assigned by Program Director or Independently Licensed Clinician. This includes mental status exams, bio-psychosocial, discharge summaries, safety plans, service notes, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, youth readiness assessments, CANS assessment
• Make therapeutic/psychopharmacological referrals to community based providers within seven days of intake to ensure continuity of care
• Provide verbal communication effectively to allied professionals and families in relation to youths treatment and progress
• Lead and or co-facilitate groups and/or trainings to youths families and Colleagues in support of program objective
• Provide transportation for youth to access community resources using personal vehicle.
• Provide effective service delivery and communication to people of varied cultural backgrounds

We are looking for a talented, highly flexible individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team, a positive attitude and a true passion for advocating for the Residents we serve, to assure that they are receiving a level of support consistent with best practices while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.

Requirements: Master’s degree in counseling or related field is required. One year experience in a mental health setting. Valid driver’s license required, as well as a satisfactory CORI and EEC finger printing.

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

An exciting opportunity to join our creative, energetic, dedicated team of professionals!

American Training is seeking a full-time licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst to oversee the behavioral needs of developmentally disabled adults at American Training’s residential and day services. You will work with program directors, house managers, and staff in the assessment of behavioral needs, and in the development and implementation of behavior support plans that meet regulatory requirements of DDS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will participate in clinical team meetings to assess, develop, monitor, and revise behavior support plans and then provide training to the staff on implementing said plans.
• You will also provide training for agency staff on topics related to handling behavioral, social or personal problems of individuals served and assist staff in locating and obtaining needed or related resources for individuals.
• As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will participate in all significant internal meetings, as well as, pertinent meetings with DDS.

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree
• Licensure required (LABA)
• Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred).
• A sense of humor is always a plus.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Proven knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniques
• The ability to develop and nurture positive relationships with funding sources
• Exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills

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