Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and assists them in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in individual goal plans. The role supports people in vocational and community settings, protects and promotes their rights, helps them develop self-advocacy, and connects them with community agencies and services. It also involves implementing person-centered plans, providing supervision and education related to work activities, and maintaining required documentation and records. The position may involve driving and travel, substituting in-house or in the community, assisting with staff orientation and training, and sleeping over at a residential setting when required. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for 28 scheduled hours per week. The minimum pay listed is $15.00.

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 supports that facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use 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 locations, vocational workshops, and day supports.
• Maintain a safe working environment by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Educate people receiving services on required 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 processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and agency policy, and complete required documentation, including goal progress, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• Assist with maintaining records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needed.
• Assist new and current staff with 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• The benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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