Lead Developmentalist & Direct Care Supervisor (In-Office)

United Trading Group; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, UT is seeking a Lead Developmentalist to supervise and train direct care staff providing services to clients with intellectual disabilities. This role coordinates program plans and ensures daily living skills support is delivered with compassion.

You will manage caseloads, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with private providers and government entities to adapt programs to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals for one year or more.
• Experience working as a supervisor.
• Working knowledge of Echart and Staff Management.
• Compassion, reliability and ability to provide excellent care.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training Direct Support Professionals while serving as a resource in the overall delivery of direct patient care.
• Managing caseload to include: processing updates, filling out forms and recording activities; progress notes and evaluations.
• Conducting employee evaluations, creating performance plans and approving time bi-weekly.
• Working with subordinates to manage individuals who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and aggressive (including maladaptive behaviors such as kicking, scratching, biting, head butting, spitting, throwing objects, etc.).
• Consulting with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.
• Coordinating program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Adapting program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
• Cleaning, sterilizing and or disinfecting areas and/or equipment.

Skills

ID care experience

Supervisor experience

Echart knowledge

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Job description

Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, UT is seeking a Lead Developmentalist to supervise and train direct care staff providing services to clients with intellectual disabilities. This role coordinates program plans and ensures daily living skills support is delivered with compassion.

You will manage caseloads, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with private providers and government entities to adapt programs to client needs.