Behavioral Specialist

Monarch • Hamlet, NC

6d

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist supports people in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support for participation in community life, self-advocacy, safety, daily living, and access to relevant services and resources. The Behavioral Specialist contributes to assessment and planning, implements individual plans, and completes required documentation. The role may include sleepover duties in a residential setting, driving and travel, and assisting with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.

The position is in the LTSS - Para Professional department at Monarch Healthcare, which provides care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. The stated schedule is 38.5 hours per week, with alternating two-week schedules: Week 1 includes Thursday 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., Friday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Week 2 includes Thursday 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. The listed minimum pay is $15.00. A high school diploma and valid U.S. driver's license are required. Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Monarch describes its total rewards package as competitive and flexible. Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, potentially including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support. Specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location and are discussed during the interview process. The company also describes a positive and encouraging work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and promotion from within.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with children or adults (depending on the population served) with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is listed as not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Maintain certification in applicable agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to help them achieve these.
• Support people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and social needs of each person supported.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations during assessment and planning, including development of individual plans.
• Implement each person's plan in accordance with the service definition and document services as required by the service definition and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Assist with daily home operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Help people receiving services understand emergency procedures and personal safety.
• Use sound judgment on safety matters, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
• Facilitate access to community resources such as recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities, life-skills services, and relevant mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services.
• Help people develop natural resources and connect with social support networks.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations for specific program areas.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees; customizable offerings may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED