The success of Sunshine Village is directly tied to the incredible people who work here. We’ve built our staff by identifying competent, compassionate professionals who have a deep desire to improve the lives of adults with disabilities. Our staff has a tremendous amount of respect for the individuals we serve and we bring a sense of accountability to everything we do.
We show up every day focused on the goal of making it a great day for the individuals we work with and we continually support each other to accomplish this goal. As an Employer of Choice, Sunshine Village is committed to helping employees shine in their positions. We offer training and guidance for those who are just entering the workforce, seeking new opportunities, or wishing to change their career path.
Job Title: Community Specialist
Hours:
Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma/ GED/or Equivalent
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift 30 lbs. or better, a valid driver’s license, and a cell phone. Willing and able to use personal vehicle- great mileage reimbursement!
Job Summary:
Provide training and support to individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Autism to promote successful outcomes while engaging in purposeful activities and value based roles in community based settings. This includes volunteer and paid work opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model with good communication skills who can work alone and as a team.
Accepting applications at 75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020.
AA/EOE. Sunshine Village is a great place to work!
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Village, a non-profit organization provides day habilitation and community services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Sunshine Village is an employer of choice and a great place to work!
The success of Sunshine Village is directly tied to the incredible people who work here. We’ve built our staff by identifying competent, compassionate professionals who have a deep desire to improve the lives of adults with disabilities while growing professionally within the organization. Our staff has a tremendous amount of respect for the individuals we serve and bring a sense of accountability to everything we do.
Now Hiring Registered Nurses
Positions Available: Per Diem ~ 30 hour ~ 35 hours/week
We’re seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. If you are a competent and compassionate RN professional with a deep sense of care with kindness- apply today!
Responsible for but not limited to: providing professional nursing care through skillful assessment and evaluation, medication administration, diabetic care, g-tube feedings, nursing services, documenting individual’s progress, and communicating with healthcare providers and residences.
The successful candidate must have: a current nursing license by the Massachusetts Board of Registration; experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus; strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and meet time demands; excellent oral communication and written skills, ability to lift up to 30 lbs comfortably, valid driver’s license and their own reliable vehicle; able to pass a CORI and Fingerprinting.
Valuing our Team: Enjoy outstanding benefits including Medical, Dental, Life and Vision insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K (with a company match) and generous Paid Time Off
Amazing Hours: Monday – Friday (daytime hours between 8:00am – 4:00pm)
No On-Call, Weekends or Overtime!
Salary: $30.34/hour
If you are interested in this opportunity and want to contribute to a great day, every day at Sunshine Village, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@sunshine.us or apply in person at Sunshine Village 75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020.
We are an EEO/AA Employer
Job Title: Speech & Language Pathologist
Join the Sunshine Village Team!
Sunshine Village is seeking a dynamic & energetic Speech and Language Pathologist to work on a clinical team providing supports for adult individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Sunshine Village is an Employer of Choice and a great place to work!
Responsibilities include:
• Assess, diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
• Work directly with individuals on the autism spectrum to address social communication.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with expressive and language comprehension disorders.
• Develop a plan of care with specific objectives to develop communications skills.
• Assess and treat swallowing disorders. Develop dining guidelines.
• Conduct visits to the programs for the purpose of evaluation and monitoring therapeutic interventions and activities.
• Communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary team including the Program Managers and Case Managers of on-going treatment issues, successes and concerns.
• Participate as a member in the interdisciplinary team process, including discussion of on-going issues and solutions and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with homes, families, funding sources and outside speech therapists as appropriate.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, Health & Dental, Generous time off and 401K match!
Required Skills
• Advanced Graduate Degrees from Accredited Institution(s)
• Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the Commonwealth of MA
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
Terrific Work Hours:
• Part Time-Monday – Friday. No Evenings or weekends!
• www.sunshine.us
• AA/EOE
How to Apply :
• Qualified applicants should email resume, cover letter, two references, and salary requirements to: careers@sunshine.us
or apply in person at 75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020
www.sunshine.us
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Sunshine Village is a remarkable community where people with developmental disabilities are given opportunities for growth, outlets for creativity and the chance to discover their own niche. We support participants through a wide range of programs that teach life skills, foster independence, promote wellness and give everyone the chance to realize their potential.
Sunshine Village is currently recruiting for a (Part-Time) Physical Therapist. Hours can be flexible and negotiated between Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for providing skilled physical therapy services consistent with professional and regulatory standards and policies. Participates in the development of individualized programs necessary to achieve patient care objectives.
- Assess the physical needs of participants including ambulation, transfers, positioning and mobility.
- Develop care plans with specific objectives to meet the ambulation and mobility needs of the individual.
- Create fitness and wellness oriented programs to optimize movement and promote active lifestyles.
- Be knowledgeable of adaptive and assistive technology and recommend as appropriate.
- Make weekly visits to the programs for the purpose of monitoring implementation of therapeutic interventions and activities.
- Collaborate with homes, families, funding sources and outside physical therapists as appropriate.
- Complete quarterly progress notes for each participant receiving physical therapy services.
- Complete accurate assessments, consultations and evaluations as indicated.
- Provide direct and indirect physical therapy.
- Support training efforts support staff in all relevant areas.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current license as a PT in the state of Massachusetts
- Valid MA driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
Apply:
- Qualified applicants should email resume, cover letter, two references and salary requirements
- Email to careers@sunshine.us or apply in person at 75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020
Sunshine Village is a great place to work and welcomes all qualified incumbents to apply. AA/EOE
Sunshine Village Employment Policies
Sunshine Village is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. As stated in our EEO/ Affirmative Action Policy, it is the policy of Sunshine Village to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status.
Sunshine Village is a great place to work! Please note, available positions may frequently change.
Please find Sunshine Village’s “Notice of Nondiscrimination” below:
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Sunshine Village complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Sunshine Village does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Sunshine Village provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
– Qualified sign language interpreters
– Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
– Qualified interpreters
– Information written in other languages
If you need services, contact Michelle Depelteau. If you believe that Sunshine Village has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Michelle Depelteau, 75 Litwin Lane Chicopee, MA 01020, phone: 413-592-6142, Fax- 413-598-0478, Email- mdepelteau@sunshine.us. If you need help filing a grievance, Michelle Depelteau is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD) Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
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