Developmental Specialist - Transitions Program

American Training, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

American Training, Inc. seeks a Developmental Specialist/Community Support Colleague for its Lowell Transition Program. Responsibilities include programming, data collection, and personal care of Guests with intellectual and behavioral needs in a supportive setting.

Strong teamwork with clinicians and case managers is essential. The role emphasizes implementing positive behavioral supports, incident reporting, and guiding Guests toward ISP goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to calmly and safely implement behavior management strategies.
• Data collection and timely documentation of progress.
• Maintaining clear records and effective communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day program activities, community outings, and data collection.
• Write incident reports and provide debriefing and support after events.
• Assist Guests with personal care and mobility needs as required.
• Lead program groups using curriculum and hands-on instruction.
• Ensure Guest safety and program area cleanliness.
• Work with case managers and clinicians to document goals and progress.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection

Record keeping

Communication

Teaching/training

Guest care

Education

HS diploma

Behavioral certifications (preferred)

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

We are looking to hire skilled Colleagues to work in our Lowell Transition Program. This program will service individuals, intellectual disabilities, autism, spectrum disorders, and adjustment behavioral disorders. Qualified candidates should be familiar with instituting, clinically based treatment, plans, running therapeutic curriculum and groups and be able and willing to do physical management of aggressive behaviors.

Program is based on positive behavioral supports and centered around moving individuals forward to achieve independence and appropriate coping skills.

Program works in close contact with administrative and clinical staff to achieve positive outcome of people served.

The Developmental Specialist is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities of the program: to include programming, community activities, data collection, record keeping and caring for the personal needs of the Guests. Incorporation of the WOW! Principles into all aspects of our work life.

Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.

Specific Duties:

• Works with the ISP Team to establish goals and plans for each of the Guests.
• Works with management and clinical team to implement clinically sound Support Plans to address challenging behaviors and address learning and skill acquisition.
• Ability to calmly and safely implement behavior management strategies and techniques up to and including physical management of aggressive or self-harm behaviors.
• Able to write detailed incident reports and provide debriefing and support to individuals and team after a behavioral event.
• Monitors and/or provides support and supervision during community outings with Guests. Is able to address emotional and behavioral support needs in unfamiliar and community settings.
• Ability to record data for goals, plans and teaching techniques to ensure guests continued growth and progress. Must be able to adhere to data collection standards and timelines.
• Carries out specific duties and activities as needed, ensures Guest's safety, and implements a broad variety of activities which promote the goals, needs and desires of each Guest.
• Ability to lead program groups following a standard curriculum. This can include the use of Google Classroom, specific learning objectives and oral and hands-on instruction.
• Ability to make adjustments to approach and curriculums based on guests presentation and engagement level.
• Keeps program area clean to ensure a healthy, clean environment for the Guests.
• Work in conjunction with case managers, clinicians and program management to ensure goal development, implementation and documentation.
• Works with Colleagues assisting Guests on and off vans/cars, provides physical support entering and exiting building, moving guests in wheelchairs and other needs as indicated by each Guest.
• Performs a variety of personal care functions to assist Guests who are unable to care for themselves. This may include toileting, dressing, feeding, or lifting and moving Guests.
• Teaches, trains, guides and directs Guests individually and in groups to reinforce skills, learn new skills and to increase independence for attainment of ISP goals.
• Regularly observes Guests' behavior and performance and provides reports, updates and general observations to the Program Director and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Implement the Mission of American Training - "to Bring Out the Best in Everyone We Touch, because LIFE Matters!" and live the Value Statement.
  

American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work 2023 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.

We are looking to hire skilled colleagues to work in our transitions program. This program will service individuals, intellectual disabilities, autism, spectrum disorders, and adjustment behavioral disorders. Qualified candidates should be familiar with instituting, clinically based treatment, plans, running therapeutic curriculum and groups and be able and willing to do physical management of aggressive behaviors. New line.

Program is based on positive behavioral supports and centered around moving individuals forward to achieve independence and appropriate coping skills.

Program works in close contact with administrative and clinical staff to achieve positive outcome of people served.

Basic Function: The Community Support Colleague is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities of the program: to include programming, community activities, data collection, record keeping and caring for the personal needs of the Guests. Incorporation of the WOW! Principles into all aspects of our work life.

Specific Duties:

• Works with the ISP Team to establish goals and plans for each of the Guests.
• Works with management and clinical team to implement clinically sound Support Plans to address challenging behaviors and address learning and skill acquisition.
• Ability to calmly and safely implement behavior management strategies and techniques up to and including physical management of aggressive or self-harm behaviors.
• Able to write detailed incident reports and provide debriefing and support to individuals and team after a behavioral event.
• Monitors and/or provides support and supervision during community outings with Guests. Is able to address emotional and behavioral support needs in unfamiliar and community settings.
• Ability to record data for goals, plans and teaching techniques to ensure guests continued growth and progress. Must be able to adhere to data collection standards and timelines.
• Carries out specific duties and activities as needed, ensures Guest's safety, and implements a broad variety of activities which promote the goals, needs and desires of each Guest.
• Ability to lead program groups following a standard curriculum. This can include the use of Google Classroom, specific learning objectives and oral and hands-on instruction.
• Ability to make adjustments to approach and curriculums based on guests presentation and engagement level.
• Keeps program area clean to ensure a healthy, clean environment for the Guests.
• Work in conjunction with case managers, clinicians and program management to ensure goal development, implementation and documentation.
• Works with Colleagues assisting Guests on and off vans/cars, provides physical support entering and exiting building, moving guests in wheelchairs and other needs as indicated by each Guest.
• Performs a variety of personal care functions to assist Guests who are unable to care for themselves. This may include toileting, dressing, feeding, or lifting and moving Guests.
• Teaches, trains, guides and directs Guests individually and in groups to reinforce skills, learn new skills and to increase independence for attainment of ISP goals.
• Regularly observes Guests' behavior and performance and provides reports, updates and general observations to the Program Director and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Implement the Mission of American Training - "to Bring Out the Best in Everyone We Touch, because LIFE Matters!" and live the Value Statement.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate paperwork necessary for mandated record keeping.
• Use the highest standard of ethical conduct at all times, this includes respecting the confidentiality of Colleagues and Guests.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Participate in workplace climate that celebrates and encourages diversity.
• Positively promote the image of Guests with Developmental Disabilities and American Training, Inc.
• Maintain an excellent training record by positively completing all training requirements including but not limited to Positive Behavioral Supports, PABC/Physical Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Medication Administration and FA/CPR.
• A valid driver's license, the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a satisfactory CORI, fingerprinting and DPPC Review are required.
• Minimum HS diploma, some secondary education, or behavioral Certifications preferred but these can be waived if experience indicates competence.
• At least two years of experience in the Developmental Disabilities field, one of which working with individuals with challenging behaviors.

American Training offers a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, life and disability, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training and much more!

Work Location: In person