Developmental Specialist Vocational

Monarch • Manteo, NC

7d

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 mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities in vocational and community settings, including workshops and day supports.

The position assesses each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires; promotes and protects their rights; supports self-advocacy and self-determination; connects people with community resources; and helps develop and implement person-centered plans. The specialist supervises, educates, and monitors individuals in work settings, promotes a safe environment, and completes required progress notes, communication logs, records, attendance tracking, and other documentation.

The role may include substituting in-house or in the community, mentoring and orienting staff, sleeping over at a residential setting, attending meetings and training, and driving or traveling as needed. The specialist must maintain required certifications and follow agency policies, service definitions, and applicable state and federal requirements. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Maintain certification in all required agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities; experience 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.
• Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing 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 on required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessment, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person's plan in accordance with service definitions and document services as required.
• 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 records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needed.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training of new or current staff.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training.
• Maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and service definition guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.
• Sleep over at a residential setting if required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as comprehensive and competitive and states that it supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED