Employee Development Specialist jobs in Fort Myers, FL

About the Company:

Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Sandy Park Development Center

2975 Garden Street

North Fort Myers - 33917

Purpose:

For purposes of effective communication with residents, families, and staff. This position directly supports the Behavior Unit Manager and other department heads in completing designated quailty behavior task, as well as participating in quality improvement projects.

Essential Duties:

Assist each department heads as needed in the organization and development of required documentation.

Developing individualized Behavior-Change programs with client-specific goals and outcome measurements, develop interventions using research based, scientific tactics

Conduct functional Behavioral Assessments and Learning Needs Assessments

Ensure care coordination with internal and external treatment providers.

Provide consistent communication with direct care professionals, parents/legal guardians and behavior management professionals.

Develop and conduct team meetings with nursing, CSS/DSPSs, and Behavior Manager to prepare for monthly meeting with Doctor.

Required Qualification:

Board or Florida Certified Associate Behavior and Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience conducting assessments: VB-MAPP,ABLLS, FBA.

Proficient with using computer.

One year professional experience working with the developmentally disabled.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of a Master's Degree/BCBA certification and one year professional experience working with developmentally disabled.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$60,000-$80,000 per year

Working Conditions:

• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing.
• Repetitive motions with the hands.
• Ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist.

Required Materials:

• Resume
• 3 Personal Reference

Drug Free Workplace

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster [PDF]
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