Children Support Specialist, (1176)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Children Support Specialist is a direct support position in an after-school program for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. The role provides services that support each child’s Individualized Plan of Care. The specialist helps children develop independent communication and life skills, plans and leads engaging learning activities and community outings, and documents progress and relevant behavioral events. The position also includes transporting children to and from approved supervised outings in Agency vehicles and participating in team meetings, training, incident reporting, and related service-quality activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; verification of foreign equivalency is required.
Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum and/or students with cognitive delays.
One year of experience working independently in the home and community as an instructor.
Ability to present information in written and oral form.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Ability to work with a diverse client population.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or background in Child Care, Education, Allied Health, or Human Services.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support for independent communication using methods established by the family and/or the student’s school, such as picture communication symbols, voice boxes, or sign language.
Plan lessons suited to each student’s learning style to teach skills for greater independence at home and in the community, including hygiene, self-help, social skills, and community safety.
Plan and organize community outings that provide cultural, educational, social, and recreational experiences.
Implement each student’s Individual Plan/Treatment Plan through creative activities appropriate to the student’s cognitive level and goals.
Document progress toward treatment plan and individual plan goals through daily progress notes, quarterly notes, and student portfolios.
Document events related to students’ behavior management plans, as appropriate.
Inform the supervisor of scheduled changes, including absences and visits home with family.
Participate in regular team meetings and service monitoring to support quality, compliance, and consumer satisfaction.
Complete required training, including external professional development when appropriate and required.
Report incidents according to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Incident Reporting policy; participate in investigations and implement Plans of Correction when indicated.
Transport children to and from approved supervised outings in Agency vehicles.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.