Vinfen · 8 hours ago
Developmental Specialist (Day Habilitation)
Watertown, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. The Developmental Specialist will provide case management, develop Individual Service Plans, and advocate for the needs of the persons served while supervising and training staff.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Provides case management, treatment planning, and direct support for persons served including advocacy, family contact, and all related documentation
Provides supervision, training, leadership, and assistance to Program Instructors, interns, relief staff, and volunteers
Assists in the daily implementation of Day Habilitation Support Plans (DHSPs) recommended schedules and plans
Follows Policies & Procedures as outlined by Vinfen in supporting MassHealth regulations, CARF standards, and where applicable DDS regulations
Supervises the activities of the Program Instructors, interns, volunteers, and relief staff
Provides training, coaching, mentoring, and staff development activities, as needed
Directs observation and clinical interaction with Instructors during program hours
Participates in the development of persons served DHSPs, Safety Assessment, and other assessments
Includes recommendations from Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and other professional/para-professional staff
Manages a caseload of individuals served
Implements, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of prescribed clinical, adaptive skills, communication, and other programs
Provides recommendations or implements changes to ensure continuous improvement of skills
Advocates for needs of persons served in all areas
Promotes self expression, self–reliance, and creativity for all persons served
Assures the preservation of human rights for persons served
Acts as positive role model to Program Instructors and persons served
Prepares for and attends consultation meetings with clinical staff, including Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistant Clinical Director, and other paraprofessionals
Works directly with persons served individually and in groups
Assists with personal care and activities of daily living
Works to promote independence in everyday life
Assesses functional skills of persons served and identifies appropriate therapeutic interventions with assistance from professional and paraprofessional staff
With approval from the person served, maintains contact with family members and residential staff members
Provides training and development of age appropriate activities and groups
Recommends and participates in the development of activities with a greater range of choices
Responsible for documenting specific data, transfers to daily chart, and performs monthly progress reviews of data
Collects and provides data as determined by individual DHSP objectives and as otherwise specified by management
Maintains physical upkeep of the program area
Has knowledge of supplies and equipment and recommends ordering when needed
Ensures equipment used is cleaned, stored appropriately, and is in good repair and safe condition
Ensures individuals served are trained in equipment before use at the service location and other work locations
Acts as advocate for individuals in all areas
Completes continuous training in applied behavioral analysis and teaching techniques
Completes successful in-service training on Positive Behavior Support modules
Responsible for the completion of 6-month review progress summaries and annual assessments according to specified due dates
Supervises and organizes individual and group activities
Communicates consistently with management regarding treatment and skill development programs for individuals
Participates and is actively involved with DHSP team
Ensures individuals are actively engaged in meaningful age appropriate activities and groups throughout the day with a focus on skill building, communication, and self-reliance
Trains, mentors, and supports the activities of the staff
Provides information for feedback tools and provides feedback for annual performance evaluations
Notifies Management staff of any emergencies
If assigned, functions as the Human Rights Officer and Fire Safety Officer
Maintains updated resume on file at Day Hab location
Performs other related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
Strong time management, organizational and writing skills
Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education
1-2 years of related experience
21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months preferred but not required
Benefits
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
Company
Vinfen
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides services to people with disabilities or life challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean (Qing) Yang
President and CEO
Annette Kovamees
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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