Developmental Services Specialist

3 days ago


Southbury, Connecticut, United States State of Connecticut Full time
About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement programs and procedures to achieve objectives in the care of individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Provide guidance and instructions to individuals in the development of desirable personal habits, hygiene, and social relationships.
  • Responsible for individuals' health and safety.
  • Implement individual program plans.
  • Reinforce appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques.
  • Participate in the preparation, serving, and feeding of meals to individuals.
  • Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals.
  • May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential.
  • May act as shift charge.
  • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • May evaluate the performance of subordinate staff.
  • May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff.
  • May participate in special programs designed to fully develop the potential of individuals.
  • May administer first aid in emergency situations.
  • May administer selected oral medications.
Requirements
  • One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement, or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Working Conditions
  • Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals.
  • Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.
  • Incumbents in this class may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.


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