Developmental Specialist- 6025

Venture Community Services Inc•Dudley, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist directly supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities receiving Habilitation Services. The role implements individuals’ Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives, supports participation in meaningful activities and community experiences, and documents progress. The position is part-time and compensated hourly. The posting states that paid training is provided and that weekends and holidays are off.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
At least two years of experience in a training program for people with developmental disabilities.
Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safety Care certifications.
Maintain training specific to individual programmatic issues.

Nice To Haves

Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safeguard individuals’ dignity, rights, liberties, confidentiality, health, safety, and general well-being.
Communicate and work cooperatively and professionally with individuals, staff, families, community members, and others; seek feedback from people served.
Implement DHSP objectives and follow each person’s learning style and implementation strategy.
Help individuals identify and participate in meaningful activities that build functional independence, strengths, interests, choice-making, and community participation.
Plan weekly schedules with individuals and carry out designated activities, incorporating therapeutic goals into daily activities.
Document progress toward DHSP objectives, daily activities, unusual incidents, and behavioral observations in required records and logs.
Submit quarterly DHSP progress notes to the Case Manager and complete datasheets for Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Behavioral Therapists.
Complete incident reports, including behavioral incident reports, as needed.
Provide physical assistance as needed, including restroom, eating, grooming, hygiene, walking, lifting, transferring, and moving individuals.
Follow diet orders, including required food consistency, and maintain individuals’ hygiene.
Follow emergency evacuation plans and respond verbally or physically to behavioral incidents as appropriate.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment; inform the Manager of potential problems or unmet needs.
Support community-based habilitation and therapeutic experiences, including social, recreational, and volunteer opportunities.
Transport individuals for community-based activities when assigned.
Follow agency policies and procedures; attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and development; and work as a team member.
Promote accessibility by identifying and addressing existing or potential community barriers for people with disabilities.
Handle related duties in accordance with agency policy, maintain effective relationships across departments, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.