Community Specialist

MONARCH • Clayton, NC

6d • $15

About The Position

The Community Specialist develops a positive relationship with the individual receiving services and their family in a work, home, school, or community setting. The role supports individuals in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in their individual goal plans and provides periodic relief to caregivers. The position offers flexible scheduling for 15 hours per week to meet the individual’s needs. Driving and travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid United States driver's license.
• Scheduled 15 hours weekly, with a flexible schedule to meet the individual's needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities; experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; support advocacy skills, advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates, and provide periodic relief to caregivers.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that can address identified needs and goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor individuals in work, home, school, or community settings as needed.
• Provide one-on-one support to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Maintain a safe environment for individuals, employees, and the community by practicing safety procedures.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and development of individual plans.
• Implement individual plans, including respite plans, in accordance with service definitions; complete required documentation, including goal progress, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to document appointments, goals, interests, and other required information.
• Maintain necessary records, including daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needs arise.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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