Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Manteo, NC

8d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and helps them pursue personal dreams and goals identified in their individual goal plans. The role supports people receiving services in vocational, work, community, and day-support settings, while promoting their rights, self-determination, safety, and participation in advocacy. It also connects individuals with community agencies and services, contributes to assessments and planning, and implements service plans in accordance with service definitions, agency policies, and applicable regulations.

The specialist completes required records and documentation, including progress notes, communication logs, goal and outcome records, incident reports, timesheets, attendance, check sheets, and production sheets. The role may involve substituting in-house or in the community, mentoring and orienting staff, attending meetings and training, maintaining required certifications, and providing sleepover coverage in a residential setting. Driving and travel may be required. The position is PRN as needed, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0.

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 receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; support the development of advocacy skills, participation in advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that may meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings, including community settings, vocational workshops, and day supports, as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Educate people receiving services about work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• 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 addressed.
• Help maintain records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal authorities.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required; sleep over at a residential setting if required.

Benefits

• A competitive and flexible total rewards package, with customizable benefits and perks that may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED