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:Monday-Friday 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

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters 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. 

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.  We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

 

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.  We put the individual first.