Developmental Specialist - Bradston Day Habilitation

Bay Cove Human Services•Boston, MA

18d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist provides direct care and case management services to an assigned group of clients at Bradston Day Habilitation. Working with participants, the specialist helps develop individualized, measurable plans and goals based on each person’s strengths, needs, and interests, and teaches skills that support independence and self-determination. The position also leads group training and therapeutic activities, supports participants’ daily personal and social needs, documents services and progress, and responds to health or emergency concerns. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and is non-exempt.

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 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; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and implementing Day Habilitation Service Plans, IDT, goals, and activities for assigned participants.
Collaborate with 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.
Provide direction to direct care staff to help ensure participant needs are met and activity requirements are completed according to the program schedule.
Provide participant coverage for other groups and activities as assigned.
Document participant activities daily and assess and record progress on Service Plan objectives in progress notes by the fifteenth day of the following month.
Provide supportive counseling related to participants’ daily personal and social issues.
Deliver services respectfully and with dignity, in accordance with human rights training, DDS human rights regulations, and Bay Cove standards.
Report medical and health concerns to the Healthcare Supervisor.
Provide emergency interventions and physical assistance to participants when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.