Lead Developmentalist: Supervise & Train DSPs

United Trading Group; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center seeks a Lead Developmentalist to supervise direct care staff and coordinate program plans for clients with intellectual disabilities at USDC.

You will supervise and train staff, manage caseloads, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with private providers and government entities to deliver daily living skills training and patient care. This role requires a criminal history background check and is in American Fork, Utah.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the intellectually disabled 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 the Direct Support Professional's 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

Intellectual disabilities experience

Supervisor experience

Echart proficiency

Compassion and reliability

Excellent communication

Job description

Utah State Developmental Center seeks a Lead Developmentalist to supervise direct care staff and coordinate program plans for clients with intellectual disabilities at USDC.

You will supervise and train staff, manage caseloads, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with private providers and government entities to deliver daily living skills training and patient care. This role requires a criminal history background check and is in American Fork, Utah.