Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH•Albemarle, NC

45d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. This role involves working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder. The position requires supporting individuals in developing relationships within their community and with their natural supports, and assisting them in participating fully in their community based on their interests. A key aspect of the role is ensuring and promoting the rights of individuals receiving services, and assisting them in developing advocacy skills. The Developmental Specialist will also provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs, and facilitate positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination. This role requires implementing individual plans, documenting progress, and assisting with daily living activities such as housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation. Additionally, the position involves ensuring knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety, assisting with staff orientation and training, and potentially performing sleepovers in residential settings. The role also requires adherence to agency policies, state and federal regulations, and service definition guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder

Responsibilities

Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person’s interests.
Ensures that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.
Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of life.
Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual’s plan.
Implement person’s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy. Accurately complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.
Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
Drive and travel as required. Arrange for, or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.
Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety. Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.