Role OverviewThe Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. The role involves assessing each person receiving services, providing supports that facilitate achievement, and ensuring that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times.
What You Will Do
Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement. Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports. Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person’s interests.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Developmental Specialist role requires a strong understanding of person-centered approaches and the ability to promote self-determination in all areas of life. The role also requires effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including fire safety. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Drivers License (Valid) - USA
- Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Professional development support
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