Developmental Specialist

Development Workshop•Rexburg, ID

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist advances DWI’s mission by delivering high-quality services, ensuring compliance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate records, and improving service effectiveness and efficiency. The position helps maintain high standards of quality and compliance while 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, valued, and respectful environment. They oversee the growth and development of individuals with developmental disabilities through data analysis, program planning, and implementation; guide and support skills trainers through mentoring, observation, and feedback; assist with client needs during crises using de-escalation techniques and positive support; and provide support when staffing issues occur. The position is in the Adult Life Program and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting wage is $18 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

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 any 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.
The supervisor 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.
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, valued, and respectful environment.
Oversee the growth and development of individuals with developmental disabilities 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.