Community Specialist

Monarch • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

The Community Specialist develops positive relationships with people receiving services and their families in work, home, school, or community settings. The role supports individuals in pursuing personal dreams and goals identified in their plans and provides periodic relief to caregivers. The specialist may provide one-on-one support for emotional, physical, and medical needs; supervise, educate, and monitor individuals as needed; and connect them with community agencies, services, and supports. Driving and travel may be required.

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 supports that facilitate their achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; support advocacy skills and efforts, use of personal advocates, and caregiver relief.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs and goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor individuals in work, home, school, or community settings as needed.
• Provide one-on-one support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by practicing safety procedures.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement individual plans, including respite plans, and document services in accordance with service definitions and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, daily progress notes, and communication logs.
• Maintain necessary records, including daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needed.
• 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 a supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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