Developmental Specialist

Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We are seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join our team.

The Developmental Specialist will provide supports in day programs and in the community to enable individuals served with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries to develop and maintain skills that foster personal growth and independence.

• Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, including toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Support individuals in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and safety and self-preservation.
• Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices to create a thoughtful and supportive environment.
• Develop and implement behavioral support plans to address maladaptive behaviors.
• Intervene in crisis situations using physical intervention techniques to ensure the safety of individuals served and employees.
• Assist with feeding and ensure individuals' nutritional needs are met.
• Use communication tools, such as email and tablets, to support individuals' needs.
• Assist individuals with planning and implementing community-based activities and group activities within the day program and local community.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP's)/Day Habilitation Support Plans, including behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.

• At least 3 months experience implementing behavioral support plans and emergency physical interventions.
• High school diploma or equivalency, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A minimum one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities required.
• Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system, and receive and send email.
• A valid driver's license in state of residence preferred.
• Ability to comprehend materials related to ISP's/DHSP's, PBS, ADL programs, and individual therapeutic programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with persons served, families, service providers, and funding source personnel.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50/60 pounds depending upon program.
• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit, and walk; perform fine motor activities.
• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

• Generous Time Off Package
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.