Developmental Specialist - Mountain Home

Job Description

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Since 1987, RISE has provided practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for children, adults, and their families. With our innovative approach, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services.
Our services have expanded from moving individuals living in institutions to family settings into supporting adults and children with highly diverse support needs in a wide variety of homes and community-based settings.

THE POSITION

As a Developmental Specialist, you will supervise developmental therapy and supported living services, to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities are receiving quality care in a safe environment. You will also be responsible for training and supervising Direct Support Professionals, administering developmental assessments, developing and implementing individual program plans, as well as providing direct services for our individuals on an as-needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains DDA compliance with Health & Welfare and Medicaid Rules and Regulations
• Participate in meetings 
• Acts as primary contact for developmental therapy for client’s, families, and other professionals involved
• Provides individual and group developmental therapy (including transporting clients) as needed
• Provide evaluations and consultation on an ongoing basis
• Assist with Quality Assurance and file review
• Ensures that individuals receiving services are treated with dignity and respect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field
• One (1) year experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or 240 hours of professionally supervised experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications
• Strong independent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently
• Previous supervision experience (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other software platforms
• Must provide or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (provided by RISE)
• Must provide or obtain MANDT and/or other de-escalation certification training (provided by RISE)
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Must be able to pass a background check

What Can We Offer You For All Your Hard Work?

Perks for All:

• Meaningful Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with company match

Additional Benefits for Full Time:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Tenure Bonuses

Other voluntary benefits include AFLAC, Legal & ID Shield and Pet Care

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

Company Description

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.\n\nOur mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.