Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

6d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational develops positive relationships with the individuals they support and helps them achieve personal dreams and goals outlined in individual goal plans. The role supports people with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities in vocational and other settings, promoting their rights, advocacy, self-determination, safety, and person-centered care.

The specialist assesses individuals’ hopes and goals, connects them with community resources, supports and monitors them in work settings, contributes to assessments and planning, implements individual plans, and maintains required records and documentation. The role may involve substituting in-house or in the community, supporting staff orientation and training, sleepovers at a residential setting, attending meetings and training, and driving or travel. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 30 weekly hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Follow agency, state, and federal training requirements and maintain required certifications.
• 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; 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 meet 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.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plan development.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document 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 met.
• Maintain records such as daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as needed.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training; 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 services provided.
• 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, with offerings tailored to role, employment type, and location.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting 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