Developmental Specialist

Development Workshop, Inc•Idaho Falls, ID

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist advances DWI’s mission by delivering high-quality services and ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role maintains accurate records and works to improve service effectiveness and efficiency while upholding high standards of quality and compliance. It helps create a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for the individuals served and advocates for participants’ rights and needs. The specialist supports individuals with developmental disabilities in pursuing their goals in an inclusive, valued, and respectful environment. The position oversees their growth and development through data analysis, program planning, and implementation, and provides guidance to skills trainers through mentoring, observation, and feedback. It also assists with client needs during crises using de-escalation techniques and positive support, and provides support when staffing issues arise. 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. The position requires passing 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.
Must pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check.

Responsibilities

Advance DWI’s mission while 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 with developmental disabilities in achieving their goals in an inclusive, valued, 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 in crisis using de-escalation techniques and positive support.
Provide support when staffing issues occur.