Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH•Asheboro, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a PRN position with the Department of LTSS - Para Professional. The role involves providing life-changing care to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The Developmental Specialist Vocational will assess individuals' hopes, dreams, and desires, provide supports for achievement, and ensure their rights are protected. This role also involves assisting individuals in developing advocacy skills, serving as a resource for community services, supervising and educating individuals in work settings, and maintaining a safe working environment. The position requires implementing person-centered plans, completing accurate documentation, and attending required meetings and training. Driving and travel may be required, and sleepovers at a residential setting may also be necessary. Monarch is a nationally accredited organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare and fostering a positive, encouraging work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA
Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities | Not Required

Responsibilities

Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
Ensure 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.
Serve as a resource for person served on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs or goals.
Supervise, educate, and monitor (as needed) people receiving services in work settings, which may include community, vocational workshops, and day supports.
Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
Continually educate people receiving services on required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices and their rights.
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 in maintaining all necessary records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, etc.
Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
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.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Driving and travel may be required.