159 Developmental Specialist Vocational

Monarch • Reidsville, NC

2d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals receiving support and assists them in pursuing personal dreams and goals identified in their individual goal plans. The role supports people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses in vocational, community, workshop, and day-support settings. It includes protecting individual rights, promoting self-determination, supporting advocacy, and helping people connect with community services and resources. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for 18 scheduled hours per week. A sleepover in a residential setting may be required; driving and travel may also be required.

The specialist contributes to assessment and person-centered planning, implements individual plans, and completes required documentation and records. The role also involves supervising and educating people in work settings, maintaining safe environments, supporting staff orientation and training, attending meetings and training, and complying with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to meet agency, state, and federal training and certification requirements.
• Ability to comply with applicable agency policies, service definitions, and state and federal 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 each person receiving services and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
• Protect and promote the rights of people 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 address 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 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, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessment and planning, including development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by agency policy.
• 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 necessary records, including daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Provide in-house or community substitution as needed.
• Assist new and current staff with 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 as assigned by a supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

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 are described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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