Developmental Specialist; Day Program

Position: Developmental Specialist (Day Program)
Overview

Provides case management, treatment planning, and direct support for persons served including advocacy, family contact, and all related documentation. Provides supervision, training, leadership, and assistance to Program Instructors, interns, relief staff, and volunteers. Assists in the daily implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), recommended schedules and plans. Follows Policies & Procedures as outlined by Vinfen in supporting DDS regulations, and CARF standards.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
• Supervises the activities of the Program Instructors, interns, volunteers, and relief staff. Provides training, coaching, mentoring, and staff development activities, as needed. Directs observation and clinical interaction with Instructors during program hours.
• Participates in the development of persons served ISP's, Safety Assessment, and other assessments. Includes recommendations from Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) and other professional/para-professional staff. Manages a caseload of individuals served.
• Implements, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of prescribed clinical, adaptive skills, communication, and other programs. Provides recommendations or implements changes to ensure continuous improvement of skills.
• Advocates for needs of persons served in all areas. Promotes self-expression, self-reliance, and creativity for all persons served. Assures the preservation of human rights for persons served. Acts as positive role model to Program Instructors and persons served.
• Prepares for and attends consultation meetings with clinical staff, including Assistant Clinical Director and other para-professionals.
• Works directly with persons served individually and in groups. Assists with community involvement, relationship building, personal care, and activities of daily living. Works to promote independence in everyday life.
• Assesses functional skills of persons served and identifies appropriate therapeutic interventions with assistance from professional and paraprofessional staff.
• With approval from the person served, maintains contact with family members and residential staff members.
• Provides training and development of age-appropriate activities and groups. Recommends and participates in the development of activities with a greater range of choices.
• Responsible for documenting specific data, transferring it to daily chart and performs monthly or quarterly reviews of data. Collects and provides data as determined by individual ISP objectives and as otherwise specified by management.
• Maintains physical upkeep of the program area. Has knowledge of supplies and equipment and recommends ordering when needed. Ensures equipment used is cleaned, stored appropriately, and is in good repair and safe condition. Ensures individuals served are trained in equipment before use at the service location and other work locations.
• Acts as advocate for individuals in all areas.
• Completes continuous training in applied behavioral analysis and teaching techniques. Completes successful in-service training on Positive Behavior Support modules.
• Responsible for the completion of 6-month review progress summaries and annual assessments according to specified due dates.
• In conjunction with management, supervises and organizes individual/group activities and community integration.
• Communicates consistently with management regarding treatment and skill development programs for individuals. Participates and is actively involved with ISP team.
• Ensures individuals are actively engaged in meaningful age-appropriate activities and groups throughout the day with a focus on skill building, communication, and community engagement.
• Trains, mentors, and supports the activities of the staff. Provides information for feedback tools and provides feedback for annual performance evaluations.
• Notifies Management staff of any emergencies.
• If assigned, functions as the Human Rights Officer and Fire Safety Officer.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

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