[2452SDS] Developmental Specialist

Responsibilities

Direct Care

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• Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to: 2. toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.
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• Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, which include but are not limited to: cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, shopping, money management, safety and self- preservation.
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• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
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• Successfully and regularly implement, execute and document behavioral support plans (including Level 1 time out procedures) for a population at high risk for maladaptive behaviors that include, but are not limited to: self-injury; aggression; elopement; property destruction; pica; and suicide attempts.
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• Intervene on a regular basis in crisis situation that include the use of physical intervention using appropriate techniques to ensure the safety of persons served and employees 7.
• Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet.
• Assist with feeding as necessary.
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• Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections/equipment as prescribed.
• Clean equipment as directed.
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• Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, letter boards, etc. taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs.
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• Assist individuals with planning and implementing community based activities and group activities within the day program and local community.
• Facilitate group activities designed to support the achievement of individual served goals and objectives.
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• Create opportunities to teach and support financial and safety skills.
• Encourage skill 12. building to promote increased independence.
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• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP’s)/Day Habilitation Support Plans including implementation of behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.
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• Assist individuals with maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of indoor and outdoor areas.
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• Transport individuals served to and from day program and other activities as required.
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• Maintain a valid driver’s license in primary state of residence and follow the requirements of BAMSI Safe Driver Policy PE-48-1 17.
• Using approved techniques and only as necessary, restrain individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others

Communication, Documentation & Teamwork

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• Follow funder and agency protocol for reporting significant incidents and alleged abuse 2. and/or neglect.
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• Record data by the conclusion of each shift.
• Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to: communication notebooks, ISP/DHSP data, and behavior tracking.
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• Fulfill case management responsibilities as assigned.
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• Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and developments as well as informing supervisor of program issues and concerns.
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• Communicate in a professional and respectful manner.
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• Work in other day programs when needed.
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• Assist with training and orienting employees new to the program.
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• Treat all individuals, employees, and visitors with respect and dignity.
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• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings.

Other

1. Follow funder regulations and adhere to all BAMSI policies. 2. Understand and utilize universal/standard precautions and instructions on how to stay safe in areas that constitute risk. 3. Complete all other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• 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 speak and write English clearly and accurately in order to keep documentation up to date and understandable.
• 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.
• Physical and PPD screening required

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-4p 40hrs per week