Developmental Specialist Vocational

Monarch • Clayton, NC

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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 people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses in vocational, community, and day-support settings. It may involve substituting in-house or in the community, sleeping over at a residential setting, and driving or travel as required. The position is PRN, as needed, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0.

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 supports that facilitate their achievement.
• 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 may 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 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 effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment, planning, and individual-plan development processes.
• 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 required records, including 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 for required agency, state, and federal training.
• 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

• 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 a comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED