Developmental Specialist

Pay $17.25 / HOUR

($17.75 after one year.)

NO WEEKEND, NO NIGHTS, NO HOLIDAY!

Location: 1040 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

Our Day Habilitation program is looking for an employee to serves as an interdisciplinary team member responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising services and assumes primary responsibility for each member on an assigned caseload to coordinate the implementation of the program Service Plan and maintain each member’s record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recommend service plan goals, assist in completing annual severity profiles, and service needs assessments as well as review new potential program individuals.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals, including therapeutic goals.
• Inform the supervisor or nursing staff of any unusual behavior, signs of illness or injury.
• Ensure all schedules are followed and individuals are engaged in activities.
• Ensure all protocols are followed to include but not limited to: toileting, dining, dietary, PICA (persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances), behavior guidelines, seizure and safety.
• Complete daily communication logs.
• Complete monthly progress reports of service plan goals.
• Maintain all program required trainings.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as needed to participate in curriculum design.
• Implement curriculum in accordance with individual service plans.
• Complete and submit Recipient Severity Profile Forms as required.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Maintain an expertise in the day habilitation field through attendance at meetings, in-services, continuing education or other appropriate educational programs.

QUALIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED required. Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a health care setting preferred.
• Skill in communicating and working both independently and as a team.
• Ability to escort, assist and/or transport program participants.
• Ability to work with mental health and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to effectively participate in the design, implementation, and supervision of services.
• Ability to complete and disseminate all required forms and documents.
• Ability to assist and/or support consumers as needed and in emergencies that require full physical assistance.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license are also required.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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