Developmental Specialist (Day Habilitation)

About the role

As a Developmental Specialist, you will provide case management for the people Vinfen supports. This includes participating in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP), advocating for the needs of the person served, and attending consultation meetings with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for individuals supported by Vinfen
• Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP)
• Advocate for the needs of the person served
• Attend consultation meetings with clinical staff

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Benefits

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
• An employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans open to employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, with a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance with the option to purchase additional, voluntary Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week:
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
• Other benefits including discounted YMCA memberships and access to discounted movie tickets

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education
• High School diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Strong time management, organizational and writing skills
• 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US driver's license for at least 6 months preferred but not required
• Must become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
• Must become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check

Pay Range: USD $24.09 /Hr.