Developmental Specialist

Development Workshop, Inc • Rexburg, ID

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist in the Adult Life Program advances DWI’s mission by delivering high-quality services and ensuring compliance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role maintains accurate records and works to improve service effectiveness and efficiency while meeting high standards of quality and compliance. The specialist creates a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for the individuals served and advocates for their rights and needs.

The position supports individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their goals in an inclusive environment where they feel valued and respected. It oversees their growth and development through data analysis, program planning, and implementation, and supports skills trainers through mentoring, observation, feedback, and training. The specialist also assists with crisis needs using de-escalation techniques and positive support, and provides coverage when staffing issues arise.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services.
• Create a safe, respectful, engaging, and inclusive environment for individuals served.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of participants and support them in achieving their goals.
• Oversee participants’ growth and development through data analysis, program planning, and implementation.
• Guide skills trainers through mentoring, observation, feedback, and training.
• Assist with client needs during crises using de-escalation techniques and positive support.
• Provide support when staffing issues occur.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level