Community Specialist

MONARCH • Clayton, NC

4d

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 is PRN as needed, and driving or travel may be required.

The Community Specialist provides person-centered, one-on-one support; promotes individuals’ rights, advocacy, and self-determination; and connects them with relevant community agencies and resources. The role also supports supervision, education, safety, assessment and planning, implementation of service plans, documentation, staff orientation and mentoring, and participation in required meetings and training. Employees must follow agency policies, applicable service definitions, and state and federal requirements.

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 the hopes, dreams, and desires of individuals receiving services and provide supports that facilitate their achievement.
• Protect and promote each individual's rights; support advocacy skills and efforts and use of personal advocates; and provide periodic relief to caregivers.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that may 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 individuals’ emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety procedures.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment, planning, and individual plan development processes.
• Implement individual plans, including respite plans, in accordance with service definitions; complete required documentation, including goals, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs and document appointments, goals, interests, and other required information.
• Maintain records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, and other necessary documents.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands arise.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training of new or current staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training; 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 when required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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