Developmental Specialist 2

6 days ago

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States Bridgewell Full time

Bridgewell is a leading provider of social and human services that empower individuals with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Developmental Specialist 2 to join our team and provide support and assistance in Level 2 day habilitation programs. The successful candidate will work with individuals who require daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living within a day program environment and in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
  2. Plan and implement an individualized program, based on each individual's needs following their Day Habilitation Service Plan.
  3. Supervise the implementation of the Day Habilitation Service Plan and maintain the individual records in eHana.
  4. Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual's skill level on an annual basis.
  5. Teach skills to individuals and small groups for training in designated areas.
  6. Develop adaptive equipment and jigs to ensure individuals attain goals.
  7. Assist people in making decisions about their daily routine/activities.
  8. Assure that people have access to communication with family, friends, and significant others.
  9. Ensure participation in community events, including attendance at volunteer sites, libraries, YMCAs, and any particular place of interest to them.
  10. Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow the cleaning schedule, and report any maintenance issues.
  11. Maintain appropriate certifications including FA/CPR and PABC.
  12. Maintain additional mandated training and certifications as required by the program.
  13. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
  2. Minimum of two years of experience working with developmental disabilities or developmental training programs, including working with similar populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Knowledge and understanding of principles of normalization, behavior management, and human rights.
  2. Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
  3. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  4. Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
  5. Computer literacy includes proficiently using Microsoft products and web-based applications supported by the agency.

Physical Demands:

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
  2. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  3. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.
  4. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
  5. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Bridgewell Offers:

  • Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision.
  • Generous paid time off includes your birthday.
  • A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
  • With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
  • Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Bridgewell: Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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