Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Clayton, NC

9d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and helps them achieve personal dreams and goals identified in individual goal plans. The role supports individuals in vocational and community settings, promotes their rights and self-determination, and helps connect them with services and supports. Duties also include implementing and documenting individual plans, maintaining records, supporting staff training, and complying with agency policies and applicable regulations. Scheduled hours are 24 per week, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sleepovers in a residential setting and driving or travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with applicable agency policies and procedures, service definitions, and state and federal statutes and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; support advocacy skills, advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that can address identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings, which may include community settings, vocational workshops, and day supports.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Educate people receiving services about work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plan development.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by service definitions and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Maintain records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, and other required materials.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needed.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively 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.
• Complete sleepovers in a residential setting if 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED