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Developmental Specialist

SupportFinity™, Preston, ID, United States


Job Details

Job Type: Part‑time

Job Title: Developmental Specialist

Department: DDA

Reports To: DDA Director

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Hours: 20‑24/week

Shift: Days

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non‑profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017‑2020. Always committed to improvement, we are working to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals and are also currently constructing a new 24,000 square foot medical office to bring better access, accommodations, and services to the community. As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our Developmental Specialist, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

What FCMC Can Do For You

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Illness Bank

Paid Holidays

Part‑time employees can enjoy Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.

What You Can Do For FCMC As the Developmental Specialist, you would be responsible for managing the adult Development Disabilities Administration, which includes the daily functioning of the department and case‑managing adult clients in order to help them grow and reach goals. This leadership role, working under the Director of Development Disabilities Administration, supervises the paraprofessionals as they contribute to and implement the planned programs.

Attending meetings annually (and as needed) with case managers, families, clients, and other professionals to create a yearly plan of goals from which programs are made

Creating and organizing binders with updated information deemed necessary by Health and Welfare IDAPA codes

Creating programs following the plan of goals outlined in the ISP created by the Health and Welfare case manager

Sending six‑month and yearly status updates to Health and Welfare case managers

Managing paraprofessionals as they implement these programs daily; providing weekly face‑to‑face supervisory visits to ensure high quality levels of care

Organizing activities and schedules of adult clients that coordinate with client hours

Organizing schedules of paraprofessionals to coordinate with client hours

Handling medical emergencies or crises with clients as needed, training staff to do the same

Remaining calm in challenging situations and serving as a positive role model for individuals in the program as well as coworkers

Maintaining positive relationships and regular communication with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and families

Assisting in program growth through marketing efforts

Requirements Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Field or Bachelor of Science in Health Education

Minimum of one year working with adults with disabilities

Professional conduct, communication skills, integrity, and alignment with the vision and mission of FCMC are important characteristics for this role

Essential Job Functions

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit

Regularly required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds

Must comply with HIPAA and patient privacy

Must submit to COVID‑19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy

Have full COVID‑19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)

The Location Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top‑notch healthcare to your new community.

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