Developmental Specialist ISS
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Job Location:
Malden, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: In Home Support - Developmental Specialist
Department:Individual Support Services
FLSA Status:Hourly Non-Exempt
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Summary
Developmental Specialists are members of a team responsible for providing high-quality services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Developmental Specialists are members of a team responsible for providing high-quality services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Position Details:
*We are seeking a dependable compassionate and patient individual to support a young woman living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Malden MA.
* Location:Malden MA
- Hours:34 - 40 hours hours per week
- Tuesdays & Thursdays $ Saturday:Morning hours (9 am -11am) and evening shifts ( 4 pm- 7 pm ( Split shift Mandatory) -
- Assist with preparing for work/meal prep and providing transportation to /from work
- Evening Pick up from work prepare dinner light housekeeping as needed
- Monday & Wednesday- 8 hour shifts 9- 5 or flexible
- Other 5 hours Flex schedule:with another client in Greater Lowell or Merrimack Valley Area
- Tuesdays & Thursdays $ Saturday:Morning hours (9 am -11am) and evening shifts ( 4 pm- 7 pm ( Split shift Mandatory) -
- Schedule flexibilityis appreciated and can be discussed further during the interview.
Local travel as needed. Milage reimbursement.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for implementing Individual Support Plans.
- Responsible for producing accurate legible and timely documentation for Individuals.
- Responsible for contributing ideas for program design and activities that are appropriate for the individuals to the program manager as part of their individual support plan.
- Serves as a program staff to assigned individuals to enhance the services designed and provided by the Program Manager.
- Train Individuals with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Individuals abilities.
- Responsible for the health safety and well-being of Individuals served seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.
- Ensures groups and activities are delivered in a manner that meet the learning styles of the individuals following their implementation strategies.
- Responsible for transporting individuals to and from activities in the community using own vehicle.
- Assist with transportation to appointments and be available for consultation with providers if needed.
- Provides support to Individuals to assist them with developing problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Identifies interfering behavior and implements behavioral interventions.
- Participates in regular team meetings and clinical discussions regarding Individuals.
Experience & Education
- Bachelors degree in the human service-related field OR 2 years of demonstrated ability working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- At least 1 year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities brain injury or related fields preferred
- Reliable transportation to and from Malden
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable respectful and caring demeanor
Employee Benefits
- Medical & Dental Plans
- Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Generous Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
