Developmental Disability Aide II

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to the public.

Nature of Work
This is moderately complex developmental disability work involved in observing, interviewing and training severely handicapped clients. Employees in this class performs moderately complex duties independently on an ongoing basis and participate in the full range of complex duties under closer supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Interviews clients to obtain preliminary information of physical and mental condition, income, employment and personal needs. Implements individual and group program plans in the training of handicapped clients; discusses training methods with counselors, clients and their families. Observes clients' behavior in the case center and attends to their requests; refers client to a counselor for any available services. Maintains a daily program record of each client. Transports clients to and from appointments. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of the various developmental disability program services and functions. Ability to implement a training program plan for handicapped persons. Ability to observe various non-verbal or verbal cases of handicapped clients. Ability to deal with the handicapped. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Skill in the safe operations of a motor vehicle.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) One year of experience as a Developmental Disability Aide I or equivalent work and graduation from high school; OR
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Necessary Special Qualifications
A) Possession of a valid driver's license.