Developmental Specialist

Peopleorporated•Fall River, MA

11h

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is an interdisciplinary team member responsible for designing and implementing services for individuals in a day habilitation program. The specialist has primary responsibility for each person on an assigned caseload, coordinates implementation of program Service Plans, and completes daily data sheets and other documentation. The role involves implementing service-plan and therapeutic goals, supporting positive behavior, following individual protocols, and helping ensure participants are engaged in scheduled activities. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at $19.50 per hour. The posting states no weekends, nights, or holidays, though it also lists working weekends and/or holidays among other duties that may be assigned. People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton. The agency provides specialized, integrated programs and supports to people with life challenges and people of all abilities. The role offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, professional development, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package for employees in benefit-eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A qualifying criminal background check and driving record.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with people with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities.
Ability to participate effectively in the design, implementation, and supervision of services.
Ability to complete and disseminate required forms and documents.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
Ability to work and communicate with others.
Ability to assist or support consumers as needed, including emergencies requiring full physical assistance, and to physically restrain consumers exhibiting unsafe behavior.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Recommend service-plan goals and assist with annual severity profiles and service-needs assessments.
Review new potential program participants.
Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
Implement service-plan goals, including therapeutic goals.
Inform the supervisor or nursing staff about unusual behavior and signs of illness or injury.
Ensure schedules are followed and participants are engaged in activities.
Follow protocols, including toileting, dining, dietary, Pica, behavior, seizure, and safety protocols.
Complete daily communication logs and monthly progress reports on service-plan goals, or as requested for relief staff.
Maintain all program-required training.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as needed to participate in curriculum design, or as requested for relief staff.
Implement curriculum in accordance with individual service plans.
Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
Maintain expertise in the day habilitation field through meetings, in-service training, continuing education, or other appropriate educational programs.
Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions, including scheduled in-service training.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, division management team member, or division director, which may include working weekends and/or holidays.
Escort, assist, and/or transport program participants as needed.
Provide assistance or support to consumers as needed, including during emergencies requiring full physical assistance, and physically restrain consumers exhibiting unsafe behavior.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance Program for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
Four weeks of accrued paid time off for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
11 paid holidays annually for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
Health insurance for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
Dental insurance for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
403(b) savings plan for employees in benefit-eligible positions.
Wellness activities and initiatives.
Employee discounts through LifeMart.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Free life and long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Financial support with monthly student loan payments.
Reimbursement for C.N.A. training and licensing.
Free DDS Certificate (Human Service).
Scholarship opportunities.
Degree completion incentive.
Employee Recognition Program.
Professional development and opportunities for growth.