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Cape Abilities · 3 months ago

Developmental Specialist Day Hab M- F Full Time $20.00 per hour

Lyndon, Hyannis, MA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

Cape Abilities is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, and they are seeking a Developmental Specialist for their Day Program team. The role involves helping participants develop independent living skills, facilitating community integration, and providing essential support to enhance their quality of life.

Non ProfitSocialWellness

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a rapport with day habilitation program participants. Ensures and safeguards members’ human dignity, rights, and liberties

Plans and oversees participant services in accordance with Day Habilitation regulations in the areas of independent living, self-management within the community, social and independent living skills development, and affective and behavioral management

Assists program participants in making and expressing choices based on assessments and other service need indicators. Assists in the creation of goals and objectives. Plans program activities and supervise the implementation of services created by the Developmental Specialists and interdisciplinary team (IDT)

Assists in the development and expansion of opportunities for community integration

Attends participants’ ISP meetings as needed

Responsible for participant’s data and documentation as assigned

Provides physical assistance to program participants, as needed, including, but not limited to, toileting, transferring, and feeding

Adheres to all funding source regulations and Agency policies and procedures

Establishes and maintains professional relationships with community contacts, colleagues, management, and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service coordination staff

Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)

Attends all meetings, as requested

Performs additional duties, as assigned