Developmental Specialist (DS)

MECA Therapies LLC•Clovis, NM

About The Position

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Developmental Specialist to join our professional team. MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive everyday towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve. The Developmental Specialist pro vides special instruction to families with the information, skills, and support to enhance the child’s development. Such services address all developmental areas: cognitive, communication, physical/motor (including vision and hearing), social or emotional and adaptive development. Developmental services are provided in collaboration with the family and other personnel providing early intervention services in accordance with the IFSP. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Developmental Specialist I Advanced : A two -year Associate level college degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J and a professional license, if applicable, in a related field. Developmental Specialist II : A four -year bachelor’s level degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J. Developmental Specialist III : An advanced degree master’s level in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Certificate of Special Instruction through the NM FIT program Completion of an Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows Proficient organizational and record keeping skills Effective oral and written communication Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills Ability to train clients, family members and professionals Exercise a high level of confidentiality Completion of Family Infant Toddler online trainings Completion of Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment Certification (IDA). Completion of ECO Certification

Requirements

Developmental Specialist I Advanced : A two -year Associate level college degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J and a professional license, if applicable, in a related field.
Developmental Specialist II : A four -year bachelor’s level degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.
Developmental Specialist III : An advanced degree master’s level in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.
Certificate of Special Instruction through the NM FIT program
Completion of an Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
Exercise a high level of confidentiality
Completion of Family Infant Toddler online trainings
Completion of Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment Certification (IDA).
Completion of ECO Certification

Responsibilities

Participating in the Comprehensive Evaluation to determine child’s eligibility for FIT program.
Providing families with the information, skills, and support to enhance their child’s development in all areas which include cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social or emotional and adaptive development.
Providing developmental consultation services that include consultation with families, and implementation of planned activities that promote the child’s healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the child’s IFSP.
Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy.
Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies.
Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives.
Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family.
Planning for discharge of the person served.
Supporting individuals in making choices about their daily lives, and finding overall purpose and direction as requested.
Providing direct support in area of expertise.
Completing necessary data collection and reporting tools as mandated by MECA Therapies’ executive management, programs, and primary contracting agencies including NM Department of Health and Local Education Agencies, and any other agencies in which MECA provides services.
Complying with company policies and procedures for all business and support practices.
Maintaining effective communications at all levels within the company, as well as acknowledge and follow the chain of command established by MECA Therapies.
Treating all individuals supported, all employees and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.
Adhering to all NM ECECD requirements regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, including reporting procedures for such incidences.
Maintaining compliance with NM ECECD rules and regulations, as well as NMAC and IDEA.
Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary.
Providing Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM) consultation services that include consultation with families, professionals and implementation of planned activities that promote the child’s healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the child’s IFSP.
Proving services according to child’s IFSP.
Document therapy sessions and progress
FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted daily.
Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review
Documenting TTCM meetings
Update and complete HELP Strands at TTCM meetings or as needed.
Include the family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/patient.
Consult and provide in-house trainings to other staff members.
Maintain appropriate certification through the NM FIT Program.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
Acknowledging and respect the rights of persons served at all times.
Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures.