320P-01 Developmental Specialist - Part Time
Venture Community Services Inc·Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Venture Community Services Inc·Sturbridge, Massachusetts
The Developmental Specialist implements Day Habilitation Service Plan objectives to increase functional independence for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include documenting progress, providing physical assistance with daily living activities, and facilitating community-based experiences.
Description The Developmental Specialist directly supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities served through the Habilitation Services. The Developmental Specialist is responsible for implementing individuals’ Day Habilitation Service Plan objectives and documenting their progress. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.
**Weekends and Holidays off!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure and safeguard individuals' human dignity, rights, and liberties.
Demonstrate a high regard for each person and sensitivity for cultural values, expectations and goals of individuals, families, staff and others.
Display professional attitude and behavior, being courteous, empathetic, helpful and positive in all interpersonal interactions.
Work effectively and cooperatively with individuals, staff, families, community members and others; presenting self and Venture in a positive and professional manner.
Focus on providing consumer satisfaction as primary goal; regularly seeking feedback and input from persons served.
Maintain confidentiality by discussing individual concerns only with appropriate people in private settings.
Active listener and utilize clear and direct communication.
Implement Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) objectives.
Assist individuals to identify, develop and participate in a variety of meaningful activities to increase functional independence.
Support individuals as appropriate, in making and expressing choices, throughout their day; to include a total communication system.
Assist individuals to build on their individual strengths and interests.
Identify and provide the support needed by individuals to successfully become a part of the community and to participate with in-house activities; according to each person’s needs and wishes.
Plan weekly schedules with individuals and implement designated activities.
Follow the learning style and implementation strategy as outlined in each person’s DHSP.
Consistently incorporate individual’s therapeutic goals into daily activities etc.
Document each person’s progress towards DHSP objectives.
Report daily activities and any unusual incidents in the individual’s data book and to the Manager; encourage the person to share information with his/her home care provider.
Document daily DHSP progress in daily log, being behaviorally specific.
Ensure that ALL individuals served are participating in activities to the best of their ability, providing hand over hand assistance when needed.
Submit quarterly progress notes on individuals’ DHSP to Case Manager according to an established schedule.
Complete all necessary data sheets for the Physical, Occupational, Speech and Behavioral Therapists.
Complete incident reports as necessary; to include behavioral incident reports.
Assist individuals physically as necessary, including, but not limited to: Using the restroom, regularly lift and/or transfer/move individuals in and out of wheelchairs, vehicles, from upward and downward positions to a mat etc.
High School Degree or G.E.D. Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact.
***Venture Community Services follows all CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Market context
In Massachusetts, developmental specialist roles are often driven by steady need for direct support in community and care settings. This part-time role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, age 21+, and a valid driver’s license, while offering paid training and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability and driving access before applying.
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