Developmental Assistant 1

• Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.
• Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff.
• Maintains and monitors household inventories; ensures the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiates requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assists or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Manages individuals’ funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances.
• Provides or arranges for individuals’ transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques. May assist in developing residential program budgets; advocate and communicate with parents, schools, local businesses, and/or community groups; and provide information to promote a better understanding of individuals’ needs.

• Supervises Direct Support Assistants and other direct care staff in the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Determines staff assignments and reassignments; maintains time and attendance records; completes performance evaluations; arranges for and trains staff in the implementation and documentation of services; and monitors staff activities to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and instructions.
• Participates in the development of individual habilitation plans; implements or supervises the implementation of portions of individual habilitation plans, including activities, programs, work, and leisure times; observes individual reactions and progress; and documents and discusses observations with clinical and program staff.
• Maintains and monitors household inventories; ensures the proper use and availability of supplies and equipment; initiates requests to replace or repair furnishings; and assists or supervises routine maintenance, minor repairs, and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Manages individuals’ funds and related records, and assists individuals in keeping track of their personal possessions and finances.
• Provides or arranges for individuals’ transportation to and from recreational, social, work, school, or medical activities.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies following established guidelines, procedures, and first-aid techniques. May assist in developing residential program budgets; advocate and communicate with parents, schools, local businesses, and/or community groups; and provide information to promote a better understanding of individuals’ needs.

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Promotion: one year of service as a Direct Support Assistant (all parenthetics), Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, or Licensed Practical Nurse, and completion of a one-year traineeship.

The position may be filled at the Developmental Assistant…