Developmental Specialist Vocational

Monarch • Clayton, NC

3d

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 people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses in vocational and community settings, promoting their rights, self-determination, advocacy, safety, and access to community resources and supports.

The specialist contributes to assessment and planning, implements individual plans, supervises and educates people in work settings, and maintains accurate documentation and records. The position is PRN as needed, with a scheduled weekly-hours listing of 0. Work may involve substituting in-house or in the community, driving and travel, and a required sleepover at a residential setting when needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities; listed as 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 each person receiving services.
• Help people develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings, including community, vocational workshop, and day-support settings.
• 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 positive, person-centered relationships 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 addressed.
• Maintain records, 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 agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• 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

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• A comprehensive, competitive benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company states that it promotes from within and develops future leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED