Developmental Specialist: Empowering Daily Support & Growth

People Incorporated; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) savings plan

4 weeks accrued paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Wellness activities

Employee discounts

Job summary

People Incorporated in Taunton, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist to join an interdisciplinary team and coordinate service plans for adults with developmental disabilities. You will complete daily data sheets and implement therapeutic goals while ensuring safety protocols and positive behavior supports.

Responsibilities include data documentation, progress reporting, and ongoing training participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a health care setting is 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.
• Ability to physically restrain consumers exhibiting unsafe behavior.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Recommend service plan goals and assist in completing annual severity profiles and assessments.
• Complete daily data sheets, including documentation for behavior services.
• Implement service plan goals, including therapeutic goals.
• Inform supervisor or nursing staff of unusual behavior and signs of illness or injury.
• Ensure schedules are followed and individuals are engaged in activities.
• Follow protocols including toileting, dining, dietary, Pica, behavior guidelines, seizures, and safety.
• Complete monthly progress reports of service plan goals.
• Maintain required trainings and attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Implement curriculum per individual service plans.
• Ensure positive behavior supports are implemented for all individuals.
• Maintain expertise in day habilitation through meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including weekends/holidays.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Escort/Transport

Mental health support

Emergency response

Policy adherence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

People Incorporated in Taunton, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist to join an interdisciplinary team and coordinate service plans for adults with developmental disabilities. You will complete daily data sheets and implement therapeutic goals while ensuring safety protocols and positive behavior supports.

Responsibilities include data documentation, progress reporting, and ongoing training participation.