Job Summary: The Developmental Specialist – Adult & Youth will serve an integral role in providing and coordinating programming and delivery of services for adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from a nationally accredited university or college and State approved competency coursework.

- 1 year experience developing and delivering youth programming.

- 1 year supervised experience (1040 hours) working with children 3-21 years of age who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media.

- A self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

- Must be grounded, organized, and open to the changing demands of a small organization.

- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain rapport with various stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently, self-directed in meeting job responsibilities.

- Ability to train/teach others; knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability; personality; and interests; learning and motivation.

- Problem solving, ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.

- CPR/FA certification is required to maintain employment in this position.

- Current driver's license, current insurance, and reliable transportation.

- Successfully pass criminal history screening with fingerprinting.

- Pass pre-employment drug screening.

Essential Job Functions:

- Facilitates the development and implementation of schedules – ensures participants receive the services developed within their program plans at the time and duration scheduled.

- Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and regulations, including health and safety guidelines.

- Develops, maintains, monitors and reviews paperwork, participants plan of service, conducts quality assurance reviews, and improvement planning to assure compliance and progress.

- Administer or interpret appropriate assessment instruments to determine participants skill level.

- Assist with curriculum development to allow for diversity and meet interests of participants.

- Consult with parents, staff, case managers and other community resources regarding participants' progress, specific disabilities, and behavior management techniques.

- Staff scheduling, supervision, training, and management including performance reports, incident reports, and weekly meetings.

- Completes monthly staff observations and annual performance reviews.

- Enforce administrative policies and procedures governing participant rights, independence, and responsibilities.

- Maintains and expands effective, collaborative relationships with schools, organizations, and community, serving as a liaison for our programs, staff, management, and community.

- Promotes services to potential participants and stakeholders.

- Conducts tours and participates in public relations events as needed.

- Participation in at least 12 hours of job-specific training annually.

- Other duties as assigned.

Base Pay: $18.00 per hour depending on experience.

Fringe Benefits:

- Medical/dental/vision

Work Location: In person

About Tesh: Nationally accredited private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing child development, independent living, and employment choices and training to people of all ages with disabilities seeking greater independence, self-sufficiency, and participation in our community. We have served over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities since 1976. Tesh is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person