KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position:

Developmental Specialist

Status:

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Program Director

Benefits:

Eligible

Supervises:

Habilitation Aide

Location:

New Bedford Day Habilitation Program

 

 

 

 

Position Description: Assist with the promotion of client growth by providing and facilitating developmental skills training in the following areas: sensorimotor development, communication development, social development, independent living development, affective development and behavior development utilizing a multi-disciplinary team based approach.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelors Degree in a Psychology/Special Education related field

·         One year of work experience in a program serving persons with developmental disabilities

·         A  High School Diploma and at least two years work experience in a program serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities may serve as an alternative to a Bachelors Degree.

·         Demonstrated competency in all areas identified on the TA Competency Form.

·         Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.

·         Valid Driver’s License.

·         Acceptable driving status, as determined by KDC insurance company.

 

Physical Requirements:

·         Frequent movement within classroom including but not limited to: kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of students.

·         Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment.

·         Ability to use computer.

·         Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting.

·         Ability to lift 40 pounds alone, 41-200 pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment.

·         Ability to transfer consumers to and from adaptive equipment.

·         Ability to see, speak, and hear.

·         Ability to complete and implement physical training requirements, determined by KDC.

 

 

Responsibilities:

·         Implement individual and group developmental activities as assigned and supervised by program director.

·         Collect and record data relating to daily activities.

·         Provide Case Management services to assigned clients

·         Participate in staff, team meetings, group and individual supervision.

·         Assist in documentation of client progress through communication of observations to supervisors.

·         Implement behavior management programs, data collection systems, DHSP, learning styles.

·         Provide direct service support as assigned in response to the needs of the clients.

·         Assist with am and pm client transportation transfer.

·         Assist in maintenance and upkeep of classroom.

·         Assist Director in administrative planning of program.

·         Supervises Habilitation Aides and relief staff to carry out their responsibilities and the agency mission.

·         Ensure that assigned individuals are involved in the community activities of their choice.

·         Ability to communicate thoughts clearly in spoken and written English.

·         Ability to advise, influence, exercise good judgment, and make thoughtful decisions

·         Ability to effectively act as team leader.

·         Ability to analyze, evaluate and prioritize.

·         Ability to effectively manage conflict.

·         Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Ensure clinical and programmatic planning and implementation for consumers: DHSP, behavior plans, learning styles, data collection systems.

·         Ensure that assigned individuals are involved in the community activities of their choice.

·         Integrate individualized outcomes for consumers and staff into group management

·         Ensure adequate staffing to meet needs of individuals.

·         Supervise Support Specialists and relief staff to carry out their responsibilities and the agency mission.

·         Assist Director in administrative planning of program.

·         Assume responsibility of Support Specialist as needed.

·         Maintain accurate and complete records, reports and data necessary to meet the requirements of HMEA and any certifying or regulatory agency.

·         Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Annual Training (required):

·         Human Rights

·         CPR/First Aide

·         MAP

·         NVMAB

·         Emergency/Evacuation procedures