Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Clayton, NC

4d

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 adults with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities in vocational, community, and day-support settings. It promotes self-determination, protects individual rights, and connects people with community agencies, services, and supports. The position is PRN as needed, with 0 scheduled weekly hours. Driving and travel may be required, and sleepover shifts in a residential setting may 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’s hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to help them achieve these.
• 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 meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings, including community settings, 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 about required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations in assessment and planning processes and in developing 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.
• Help maintain records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Provide in-house or community substitution as needed.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training for new or current staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal authorities.
• Follow 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 when required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support. Specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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