What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Specialist 3 - Department 782 position at Bridgewell?
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Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic self. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse range of experiences that enrich our community each day.
Summary: The Developmental Specialist 3 will provide support and assistance in Level 3 day habilitation programs. Staff will provide support to individuals who need daily intervention, supervision and skills training in activities of daily living within a day program environment and in the community. Individuals may require moderate to considerable physical assistance or accommodation. Staff will receive specialized training in order to provide enhanced supervision or interventions designed to address multiple disabilities which may include behavioral supports.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (40 hours)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
- Plan and implement an individualized program, based on each individual's needs in accordance with their Day Habilitation Service Plan.
- Supervise the implementation of the Day Habilitation Service Plan and maintain individual's record in eHana.
- Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual's skill level on an annual basis.
- Teach skills to individuals and small groups for training in designated areas.
- Develop adaptive equipment and jigs to ensure individuals attain goals.
- Assist people in making decisions about their daily routine/activities.
- Assure that people have access to communication with family, friends, significant others.
- Ensure participation in community events, including attendance at volunteer sites, libraries, YMCA's and any particular place of interest to them.
- Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow cleaning schedule, report any maintenance issues, etc.
- Maintain appropriate certifications including FA/CPR and MAP.
- Maintain additional mandated trainings and certifications as required by the program.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
- Minimum of two year of experience in developmental disabilities or developmental training program with people who have significant behavioral needs.
- Training and/or experience in areas such as autism and/or behavioral supports.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of normalization, behavior management and human rights.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills so that writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
- Computer literacy to include ability to proficiently use Microsoft products and web based applications supported by the agency.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet driving record requirements of the agency.
- Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
- Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Bridgewell offers:
- Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
- Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
- Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
- With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Why Should You Apply: If top benefits alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a positive impact in the work you do.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $21 - $22
