Developmental Specialist (Day Program)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities and challenges. This position plays a crucial role in supporting and advocating for those served.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Program Instructors, interns, volunteers, and relief staff.
• Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and staff development activities.
• Directly observe and interact with Program Instructors during program hours.
• Develop and recommend ISP’s, safety assessments, and other assessments.
• Manage a caseload of individuals served, implementing and evaluating clinical and adaptive skills programs.
• Advocate for the needs of individuals served in all areas.
• Ensure the preservation of human rights for individuals served.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for individuals in all areas.
• Participate in consultation meetings with clinical staff.
• Work directly with individuals served individually and in groups.
• Assist with community involvement, relationship building, personal care, and activities of daily living.
• Assess functional skills and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain contact with family members and residential staff members.
• Train, mentor, and support staff in age-appropriate activities and groups.
• Document specific data and perform monthly or quarterly reviews of data.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, stored appropriately, and in good repair.
• Communicate consistently with management regarding treatment and skill development programs.
• Participate in ISP teams and ensure individuals are actively engaged in meaningful activities.
• Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis and teaching techniques.
• Complete required in-service training on Positive Behavior Support modules.
• Prepare for and attend 6-month review progress summaries and annual assessments.
• Organize and lead individual/group activities and community integration.
• Notify management staff of any emergencies.
• Perform as the Human Rights Officer and Fire Safety Officer if assigned.

Qualifications

• One to two years experience in a related function.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid US driver's license, and pass a driver's screening background check.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and operate various office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, MAP, and NET certifications are required within specified timeframes.