Developmental Disablities Specialist, ICF

About the role

Opengate is an innovative forward-thinking non-profit organization looking to provide extraordinary individuals support with the highest possible quality of life. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Developmental Disabilities Specialists to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve.

Responsibilities

• Present curriculum content to the people Opengate supports, based on established skill components.
• Implement program design as assigned by each person's IDT, including data collection and oversight.
• Prepare and submit, on a timely basis, semi-annual and annual reports for assigned case load.
• Attend IDT meetings and provide feedback to the team.
• Attend other meetings assigned by the supervisor.
• Organize assigned classroom space to ensure quality, active, ongoing and enrichment programs creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Observe program participants to ensure good hygiene and grooming are maintained.
• Participate in scheduled training sessions and seek additional training pertaining to the developmentally disabled.
• Provide hands-on support to facilitate activities of daily living for participants, including, but not limited to feeding, toileting, etc.
• Provide guidance, training, mentoring and modeling to Direct Support staff.
• Maintain AMAP certification.
• Follow federal, state and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree from an accredited college in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience: One year experience working with developmentally disabled adults in a day program setting.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license that allows operation of motor vehicle in New York State.

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role; requires standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds.
• The ability to turn, lift and assist individuals with movement.
• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Some filing is required, entailing the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Pay

$20.00 - $22.50

Schedule

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Benefits

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Benefits

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Company Commitment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.

Legal Information

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.