Community Specialist

Monarch • Clayton, NC

3d

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 goal plans and provides periodic relief to caregivers. The position provides one-on-one assistance with emotional, physical, and medical needs; supports safety, rights, advocacy, self-determination, and community participation; and helps connect individuals with relevant community resources. The Specialist also implements individual plans, maintains required records and documentation, supports staff orientation and training, and participates in required meetings and training. Driving and travel may be required. The schedule is PRN as needed, with 0 scheduled weekly hours. The minimum pay is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person's hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide periodic relief to caregivers.
• Serve as a resource on 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.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety procedures.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans, including respite plans, according to service definitions; complete required documentation accurately.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to track appointments, goals, interests, and other required information.
• Maintain necessary records, including attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Provide in-house or community substitution as demands arise.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its total rewards package as competitive and flexible and states that benefits support full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED