Developmental Specialist - Bradston Day Habilitation

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist provides direct care and case management services for an assigned group of clients at Bradston Day Habilitation. The role supports participants in developing and pursuing individualized, measurable goals based on their strengths, needs, and interests, while promoting self-determination, independence, and personal potential. The specialist teaches developmental and daily living skills, leads group training and therapeutic activities, documents participant activities and progress, and provides supportive counseling. The role also coordinates with direct care staff, reports health concerns, and provides emergency interventions and physical assistance when needed. Services must be delivered with respect and dignity and in accordance with human rights principles, DDS regulations, and Bay Cove standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
TB screening within the past 12 months, with screening required annually.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Maintain required training certifications, including CPR and First Aid.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and assist people with mobility impairments with physical care tasks using safety protocols and approved techniques.
Ability to engage and collaborate with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities in meaningful activities and support their skill development toward self-determination and independence.
Knowledge of human rights principles and ability to treat individuals with developmental and physical disabilities with respect, dignity, compassion, and value.
Ability to communicate the program’s mission and goals and represent the program professionally in meetings and trainings.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and implementing Day Habilitation Service Plans, IDT activities, goals, and activities for the assigned caseload.
Collaborate with program participants to identify and develop measurable plans, goals, and objectives tailored to their strengths, needs, and interests.
Teach developmental skills that support independent functioning, including self-care, self-preservation, communication, self-advocacy, self-direction, and activities of daily living.
Lead groups in planning and implementing training and therapeutic activities that support Service Plan goals.
Direct direct-care staff to ensure participant needs are met and activity requirements are completed according to the program schedule.
Provide coverage for other groups and activities as assigned.
Document participant activities each day and document progress toward Service Plan objectives in progress notes by the fifteenth day of the following month.
Provide supportive counseling regarding participants’ daily personal and social issues.
Deliver services with respect and dignity and in accordance with human rights training, DDS regulations, and Bay Cove standards.
Report medical and health concerns to the Healthcare Supervisor.
Provide emergency intervention and physical assistance to participants when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.