Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Camden, NC

7d • $15

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 provides support in vocational and community settings, promotes self-determination and individual rights, and helps people access services and supports that address their goals. The specialist implements individual plans, maintains required documentation and records, supports safe work environments, and may assist with staff orientation and training. The position is PRN as needed; sleepovers in a residential setting and driving or travel 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 receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to help them achieve those goals.
• 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 regarding 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 using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans according to service definitions and document services as required by agency policy and service definitions.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, daily progress notes, and communication logs.
• Maintain records such as daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training for new or current staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for the services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Drive or travel as required; sleep over at a residential setting if required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with offerings that may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Benefits and perks are tailored to the role, employment type, and location.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED