Developmental Specialist, Residential Services

PeopleInc • Orchard Park, NY

2d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Responsible for the implementation of resident programming as required. Serves as staff leader during assigned shifts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Program Team in Program Development, assessment of ILS skills, writing, including revisions to current programs as needed, and implementing the programs. Responsible for counting of statistics from individual program areas and completing documentation for 45 and 90 day reviews as assigned and reviewed by the Program Administrator. Responsible for the ILS portion of the CFA for each individual and an annual update. Responsible for the coordination of the annual CFA for each individual, ensuring the CFA is updated annually and most current placed in the file. Responsible for the Service Plan for each individual in conjunction with the site PA. Responsible for the purging of files (main and daily books) to ensure most current Program Plans are in place. Responsible for sending information to Day Programs as needed. Responsible for observations at the Day Program site quarterly and at the ICF as assigned. Use of Client Track for individual information /Plan of Care. In absence of Team Leader, functions as the Team Leader on shifts or as assigned. Responsible for staff training on program areas to staff as needed. Attends all agency mandated in-service training sessions including SCIP-R training. Complies with all ICF/DD and agency policies and procedures. Supervise residents to ensure their health, safety and welfare. Administers medication. Responsible for completion of all pertinent health related forms as needed. Responsible for attending staff meetings as scheduled. Responsible for the successful completion of all required training in a timely manner. Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R). Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience.
• Valid Drivers License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
• Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.
• Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines with the developmentally disabled population.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Program Team in Program Development, assessment of ILS skills, writing, including revisions to current programs as needed, and implementing the programs.
• Responsible for counting of statistics from individual program areas and completing documentation for 45 and 90 day reviews as assigned and reviewed by the Program Administrator.
• Responsible for the ILS portion of the CFA for each individual and an annual update.
• Responsible for the coordination of the annual CFA for each individual, ensuring the CFA is updated annually and most current placed in the file.
• Responsible for the Service Plan for each individual in conjunction with the site PA.
• Responsible for the purging of files (main and daily books) to ensure most current Program Plans are in place.
• Responsible for sending information to Day Programs as needed.
• Responsible for observations at the Day Program site quarterly and at the ICF as assigned.
• Use of Client Track for individual information /Plan of Care.
• In absence of Team Leader, functions as the Team Leader on shifts or as assigned.
• Responsible for staff training on program areas to staff as needed.
• Attends all agency mandated in-service training sessions including SCIP-R training.
• Complies with all ICF/DD and agency policies and procedures.
• Supervise residents to ensure their health, safety and welfare.
• Administers medication.
• Responsible for completion of all pertinent health related forms as needed.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings as scheduled.
• Responsible for the successful completion of all required training in a timely manner.
• Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED