Human Resources

Locating, hiring, and retaining… the BEST

Breakthrough Developmental Services is committed to providing excellent services with the highest professional and ethical standards. Our Human Resources Department attracts and maintains a highly qualified and diverse workforce which better serves our patients and clients in their growth and development.

Are you looking for a fantastic career with an expanding company? Do you want to feel supported in your position? Searching for a position with future job growth? Breakthrough Developmental Services may be the place for you. We looking for individuals interested in providing quality services to our patients and clients. Training is provided for all positions and persons without experience are encouraged to apply.

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We currently have opening in the areas listed below; however, resumes are always welcome.

How To Apply:

For all positions, submit an online application. Your Applicant Packet will include your application, resume, cover letter, your references, and the affirmation for the position you are applying for. There is a section in the application to attach your resume and cover letter. You will need to include your professional references and their contact information on the application as well. After you have submitted your application, you will be able to see a link to your affirmation. 

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. You need to submit a fully completed application. Applications that are missing information will not be accepted by the Human Resources Department.  
  2. Please address your cover letter to “The Human Resources Department.” This document should express your interest in the position and address any experiences you have with people diagnosed with special needs. You should focus on your experiences with people diagnosed with a  developmental, intellectual, and/or learning disability. Additionally, discuss your experience with behavior modification (ABA/VB), positive behavior support systems, crisis intervention, assessments, or such other interventions along with information about any trainings you have received.
  3. Your full resume should account for all positions held in the last 10 years. If there are any gaps in employment, explain them. Please include your reasons for departing each position. If you have less than 10 years of work experience, we would like to know why. Make sure you list any educational degrees and certifications.
  4. You will need to submit a list of professional references. For the purposes of this application, a professional reference can include your current or former teachers/professors, colleagues, supervisors, or employers. There is space for 4 references on the application, if you would like to provide us with a 4th person. Please make sure you provide all requested contact information for your references when applying. If you do not provide this information, we will send it back to you. We will not schedule you for an interview until we have received your 3  successful professional references. 

Additional Notifications:

  • The materials that you submit with you application will not be returned.
  • Satisfactory reference, state and FBI background checks (no findings) are necessary for any position.
  • You must be approved by the patient’s parent/guardian before beginning with a patient.
  • You must complete all BDS trainings as associated with your position.
  • You must have reliable transportation. Uber, Lift, and Metro are not considered reliable for the purposes of this position and would be consider a violation of the policies in place for this organization. 
  • You must be current on all vaccinations, including vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) and complete regular TB testing.
  • You will need to complete a medical form and have it on file with our office. 
  • These positions are part-time with the potential to become full-time, unless otherwise noted. 
  • Evening and weekend hours are required, unless otherwise noted.
  • You should be available a minimum of 20 hours per week for any position offered.
  • Behavior Support Staff (non-credentialed, RBT, or BCaBA) must be willing to travel a minimum of 30 miles to work with patients.
  • For all positions, staff members will need to complete Safety Care Training and have a CPR/BLS Certification. 

If you have not already done so, review our entire website to become familiar with the services and methods we use. The HR FAQs page is invaluable to people who may have questions about the positions we have available, and you may want to check it out first. If you have any questions, feel free to submit them to the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in working with us!