Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Camden, NC

4d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals receiving support and assists them in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in their individual goal plans. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses in vocational, community, and other service settings. It includes protecting and promoting individual rights, supporting self-determination and advocacy, and helping people connect with community agencies and services.

The specialist supervises, educates, and monitors individuals in work settings; maintains safe working environments; implements individual plans; and completes required documentation and records. The role may involve substituting in-house or in the community, assisting with staff orientation and training, attending meetings and trainings, maintaining required certifications, and complying with agency policies and applicable laws and service definitions. Driving and travel may be required, and a sleepover at a residential setting may be required. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The listed minimum pay is $15.00. A high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver's license are required. Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not 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 to 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 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.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, 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 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 met.
• Maintain required records, including 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.
• Drive and travel as required; a sleepover at a residential setting may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with offerings that may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package for 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