Developmental Specialist - Franklin, United States - Advocates

Description

Overview:

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.

• Ensure clinical and programmatic planning and implementation for consumers: ISPs, 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 Program Supervisor 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 reasonably related duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Respect shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Bachelors degree in Human Service/Special Education, or related field
• Alternative to a degree must have at least two years of work experience in a training program for persons with developmental disabilities
• One year experience in training program for developmental disabilities
• One year supervisory experience
• Valid drivers license
• Acceptable driving status as determined by HMEA insurance company
• Use of a reliable vehicle which seats two passengers

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.