Job Description

• 8AM-4PM
• Monday-Friday
• Position Summary
  The Developmental Specialist supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities through habilitation services. The role involves implementing individualized Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives, supporting independence and community participation, and accurately documenting progress.
  Essential Responsibilities
• Protect and respect each individual's dignity, rights, privacy, choices, and cultural values.
• Provide respectful, professional, empathetic, and person-centered support.
• Assist individuals in identifying and participating in meaningful activities that promote independence.
• Support individuals in making choices and communicating their needs and preferences.
• Develop weekly schedules and activities based on individual interests, abilities, needs, and DHSP goals.
• Support community participation through social, recreational, volunteer, and therapeutic activities.
• Incorporate therapeutic and behavioral goals into daily activities using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) approaches.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and progress toward DHSP objectives.
• Complete daily data sheets and submit monthly progress reports as required.
• Promote individuals' health, safety, hygiene, nutrition, and overall well-being.
• Follow dietary, health, safety, behavioral, and emergency procedures.
• Provide assistance with daily living needs, including eating, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and emergency evacuation, as appropriate.
• Transport individuals to community-based activities as assigned.
• Identify and help address barriers to community accessibility and inclusion.
• Communicate concerns or changes in an individual's needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records using computers, mobile devices, data systems, email, and other office technology.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and follow organizational policies and procedures.
  Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience and/or training working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred/required.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Criminal record/background check required.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and safety instructions.
• Ability to complete routine documentation and communicate effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and community members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and use sound judgment in routine situations.
• Portuguese bilingual skills are helpful.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  Physical Requirements
  The position requires the ability to communicate, hear, use hands, reach, sit, stand, walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employees may need to assist individuals with mobility, personal care, emergency evacuation, and other activities as required.

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