Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Camden, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and helps them pursue personal dreams and goals outlined in individual goal plans. The role supports people with assessment, advocacy, access to community resources, vocational activities, workplace learning, and person-centered planning. It also includes implementing and documenting individual plans, maintaining records, promoting safety and rights, and supporting staff orientation and training. Work may take place in community, vocational workshop, day support, or residential settings. Driving and travel may be required, and sleepovers at a residential setting may be required. The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay range minimum is $15.00.

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 support to help them achieve them.
• 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.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered 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 complete required documentation, including goal progress, 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 staff orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Follow agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and service definition guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.
• Sleep over at a residential setting if 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 package supports 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