Developmental Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join our team at Advocates. As a Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for promoting the values, dreams, and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure clinical and programmatic planning and implementation for consumers, including ISPs, behavior plans, learning styles, and data collection systems.
• Ensure that assigned individuals are involved in community activities of their choice.
• Integrate individualized outcomes for consumers and staff into group management.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet the needs of individuals.
• Supervise Support Specialists and relief staff to carry out their responsibilities and the agency mission.
• Assist Program Supervisor in administrative planning of program.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, reports, and data necessary to meet the requirements of HMEA and any certifying or regulatory agency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service/Special Education or related field.
• Alternative to a degree: at least two years of work experience in a training program for persons with developmental disabilities.
• One year experience in training program for developmental disabilities.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving status as determined by HMEA insurance company.
• Use of a reliable vehicle which seats two passengers.

Why Work at Advocates?

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. We foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We exercise independent judgment and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team. Successful Team members are open-minded, eager, and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgment while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.