Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Southern Pines, NC

10d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and assists them in achieving the personal dreams and goals set out in their individual goal plans. The role supports adults with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities, promoting self-determination, advocacy, safety, and participation in work and community settings. Work settings may include community locations, vocational workshops, and day supports. Substitution at in-house or community locations may be needed, and sleepovers at a residential setting may be required. Driving and travel may also be required.

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, and 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 meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings as needed, including 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 required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, and positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessment and planning processes and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with the service definition and document services as required by the service definition 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.
• Assist with maintaining records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
• Assist new or 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 for the program area.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other duties 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED