Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • New Bern, NC

5d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support for community participation, relationships, advocacy, rights, and emotional, physical, and medical needs. It also involves implementing individual plans, maintaining required documentation, supporting day-to-day residential activities, transportation, safety, and staff orientation. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sleepovers at a residential setting may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; support the development of advocacy skills, participation in advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships using positive approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with the service definition, and 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.
• Assist with day-to-day home operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Help people receiving services understand emergency procedures and personal safety; exercise judgment on safety issues, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage.
• Eligible employees may have access to retirement plans.
• Eligible employees may have access to professional development support.
• Other customizable benefits and perks, with specific offerings dependent on role, employment type, and location.
• A positive and encouraging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED