Community Specialist

MONARCH • Raleigh, NC

1d • $15

About The Position

The Community Specialist develops positive relationships with individuals receiving services and their families in work, home, school, or community settings. The role supports individuals in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in their plans and provides periodic relief to caregivers. The position may require driving and travel and includes substituting in-house or in the community as needed. Scheduled hours are 13 per week: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. The listed minimum pay is $15.00. Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not required. A high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license are required.

Monarch Healthcare 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 the role, employment type, and location. The organization serves communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island and supports people and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Monarch Healthcare states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and celebrating diversity.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not required.
• Maintain certifications in agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with applicable agency policies and procedures and state and federal statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to help them achieve those aims.
• Protect and promote the rights of individuals receiving services; support their advocacy skills and efforts, use of personal advocates, and provide periodic caregiver relief.
• Connect individuals with community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs and goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor individuals as needed in work, home, school, or community settings.
• Provide one-on-one support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety procedures.
• Build person-centered, effective, and positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans, including respite plans, in accordance with service definitions; complete required documentation accurately and in accordance with agency policy.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs, and document appointments, goals, interests, and other required daily information.
• Help maintain records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, and other necessary documentation.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
• 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, state, and federal authorities.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for the services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel when required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees; possible offerings include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support, with specific offerings varying by role, employment type, and location.
• Benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED