Developmental Specialist – Day Habilitation

Vinfen

Developmental Specialist providing case management and support for persons served at Vinfen. Assisting in the implementation of individualized plans and advocating for their needs.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBrighton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management, treatment planning, and direct support for individuals served, while effectively supervising and training staff and volunteers. Proficient in implementing and evaluating Day Habilitation Support Plans and advocating for the needs of persons served.

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Case ManagementTreatment PlanningSupervision and TrainingAdvocacyDaily Living Activities Assistance

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementTreatment PlanningAssessment SkillsTherapeutic InterventionsAdaptive Skills ProgramsCommunication Skills ProgramsDocumentationLifting TechniquesDrivingComputer Operation

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingCreativity Promotion

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Office EquipmentCalculatorCopierPrinter

Industry Keywords

Day Habilitation Support PlansFunctional Skills AssessmentSafety AssessmentAdvocacySelf-Reliance Promotion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides case management, treatment planning, and direct support for persons served including advocacy, family contact, and all related documentation.
Provides supervision, training, leadership, and assistance to Program Instructors, interns, relief staff, and volunteers.
Assists in the daily implementation of Day Habilitation Support Plans (DHSPs) recommended schedules and plans.
Supervises the activities of the Program Instructors, interns, volunteers, and relief staff.
Participates in the development of persons served DHSPs, Safety Assessment, and other assessments.
Manages a caseload of individuals served.
Implements, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of prescribed clinical, adaptive skills, communication, and other programs.
Advocates for needs of persons served in all areas.
Promotes self-expression, self–reliance, and creativity for all persons served.
Works directly with persons served individually and in groups.
Assesses functional skills of persons served and identifies appropriate therapeutic interventions with assistance from professional and paraprofessional staff.
Maintains contact with family members and residential staff members with approval from the person served.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to two years experience in a related function preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
Must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to assist persons served with activities of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
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External Referral Program