Developmental Specialist Vocational

Monarch • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and assists them in pursuing personal dreams and goals identified in individual goal plans. The role supports people in work and community settings, promotes their rights and self-determination, helps them develop advocacy skills, and connects them with community resources. It also involves supporting vocational and day services, maintaining safety, implementing individual plans, and completing required documentation and records.

The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Driving and travel may be required, and sleepovers at a residential setting may be required. The specialist may substitute in-house or in the community as needed, assist with staff orientation and training, and attend required meetings and training. The role requires compliance with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Maintain certification in all agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the hopes, dreams, and desires of people receiving services and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services.
• Help people develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide information about community agencies, services, and supports that can meet 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 person-centered, effective, and positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document services as required.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion records, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• Maintain required records, including daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• 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.
• Maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Follow agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and service definition guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• 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