Developmental Specialist - Advocates

Overview:

Starting Rate: $20/hour

 

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. 

Minimum Education Required:High School Diploma/GEDAdditional Shift Details:8am-4pmResponsibilities:

• Ensure clinical and programmatic planning and implementation for consumers: ISPs, behavior plans, learning styles, data collection systems
• Ensure that assigned individuals are involved in the community activities of their choice
• Integrate individualized outcomes for consumers and staff into group management
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet 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
• Assume responsibility of Support Specialist as needed
• Maintain accurate and complete records, reports and data necessary to meet the requirements of HMEA and any certifying or regulatory agency
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.  

• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. 
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. 
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. 
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. 
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 

• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. 
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service/Special Education, or related field
• Alternative to a degree must have 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

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.