Developmental Specialist (DS)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Developmental Specialistto join our professional team.

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive everyday towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve.

The Developmental Specialist provides special instruction to families with the information, skills, and support to enhance the childs development. Such services address all developmental areas : cognitive, communication, physical / motor (including vision and hearing), social or emotional and adaptive development. Developmental services are provided in collaboration with the family and other personnel providing early intervention services in accordance with the IFSP. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Developmental Specialist I Advanced : A two -year Associate level college degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J and a professional license, if applicable, in a related field.
• Developmental Specialist II : A four -year bachelors level degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.
• Developmental Specialist III : An advanced degree masters level in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The DS will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA Therapies policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following :

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The DSs will be assigned a weekly caseload from the program director or designated staff member.

PRODUCTIVITY

The DS will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Therapies Management.

Achieving a 90% performance goal.

DOCUMENTATION

The DS will accurately collect data on persons served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following :

2. FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted daily.

3. Any therapist needing additional time beyond their regularly scheduled time must contact the Director for approval

4. Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review

5. Documenting TTCM meetings

6. Update and complete HELP Strands at TTCM meetings or as needed.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The DS will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the clients and consumers served. The DS must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well as trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and / or company by adhering to the following :

SUPERVISION

DS Is must be supervised 100% of the time while working with the client. All DSs, including sub-contractors must receive reflective supervision at least once a month. It is possible that DS IIs and IIIs will be asked to supervise or mentor designated EC staff.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The DS will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following :