Developmental Specialist

Development Workshop•Idaho Falls, ID

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist advances DWI’s mission by delivering high-quality services, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate records, and improving service effectiveness and efficiency. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and compliance and creating a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for the individuals served. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, organizational, and communication skills and advocates for participants’ rights and needs. Developmental Specialists help individuals achieve their goals in an inclusive environment where they feel valued and respected. They oversee the growth and development of individuals with developmental disabilities through data analysis, program planning, and implementation. They mentor, observe, and provide feedback to skills trainers; support client needs during crises using de-escalation techniques and positive support; and provide support when staffing issues occur. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hours not to exceed 40 per week and scheduled according to client and department needs. Starting wage is $17.50 per hour, depending on experience. Supervisors working with individuals with disabilities must pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education, early childhood special education, speech and language pathology, applied behavioral analysis, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, therapeutic recreation, or the human services field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a designated competency examination.
Five years of supervised experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication and public relations skills.
Ability to train, lead, and inspire staff.
Excellent time-management and decision-making skills.
Supervisors must pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check.

Responsibilities

Advance DWI’s mission by delivering high-quality services.
Ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accurate records and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services.
Maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Create a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for individuals served.
Advocate for participants’ rights and needs.
Support individuals in achieving their goals in an inclusive, valuing, and respectful environment.
Oversee individuals’ growth and development through data analysis, program planning, and implementation.
Mentor, observe, and provide feedback to skills trainers.
Assist with client needs during crises using de-escalation techniques and positive support.
Provide support when staffing issues occur.