Developmental Specialist

The program model utilizes a Person Centered Approach and includes structured activities and interventions that provide instruction and support in 5 key areas. These include accommodating changes in physical functioning, cognitive ability, Executive Functioning areas, behavior and emotion regulation, and language and communication development. A high degree of structure exampled by scheduling, routine and visual and auditory adaptations is combined with a commitment to individualization, community inclusion and skill acquisition to provide participants the opportunity to achieve the highest degree of independence and growth possible.The program model provides intensive, hands on, community and site-based services in a number of critical areas.Social Skill TrainingPersonal CareLeisure Time Exposure & DevelopmentBehavior Programming and Anger ManagementEmotion Regulation TechniquesCommunity Integration & InclusionPhysical Exercise & Mobility TrainingPre-vocational Skill DevelopmentMinimum high school diploma or equivalentat least 2 years of experience working with the Developmental Disabled and/or Brain Injured population.A college degree and/or a C.N.A. certification is preferred.Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a van required.Crisis intervention training (i.e. PABC) is favorableCPR, First Aid and MAP certificates are preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr OPPORTUNITY WORKS INC