Behavioral Specialist

MONARCH•Rockingham, NC

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist supports people in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role involves providing person-centered assistance that promotes self-determination, protects individual rights, and supports emotional, physical, and social needs. The specialist helps individuals participate in their communities, develop advocacy skills and social support networks, and access community resources and services. The position also includes implementing and documenting each person’s plan, completing progress notes and other required records, and supporting day-to-day household activities. The specialist may provide or arrange transportation, help people understand emergency procedures and personal safety, and assist staff with orientation, mentoring, and training. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The schedule is 20 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but may vary based on the PWS work schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to drive and travel as required.
Must maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal training requirements.
Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
Assist people receiving services to participate fully in their communities in ways that align with their interests.
Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; support advocacy skill development, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
Provide support as needed for emotional, physical, and social needs.
Build positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
Implement each person’s plan 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 addressed.
Assist with daily home activities, 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 understand emergency procedures and personal safety.
Use sound judgment regarding safety, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
Facilitate access to community resources, including recreation, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities, life-skills services, and relevant mental health, developmental disability, and substance-use 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 required agency, state, and federal certifications.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
Complete other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
Benefits and perks are tailored to role, employment type, and location.
Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.

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