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Form of workSince 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.
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 therapy technicians, 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
- Write implementation plans and implement programs for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Provide initial and ongoing training and supervision to staff
- Provide therapy, evaluations and consultation on an ongoing basis
- Participate in annual meetings with families
- Plan activities for group services
- Maintain DDA compliance with Health and Welfare Rules & Regulations
- Assist with QA and file review
- Bachelors degree in a human service related field
- Minimum of 240 hours working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience writing and implementing behavioral therapies
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently & interdependently
- Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications
- Previous supervision preferred
- 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:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible schedule
- Referral Bonus Program
- Meaningful Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Premium Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation/Sick
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Tenure Bonuses
Other voluntary benefits include AFLAC, Legal & ID Shield and Pet Care
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail -4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
