Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

12d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support for community participation, relationships, advocacy, and each person’s emotional, physical, and medical needs. The specialist contributes to assessment and planning, implements individual plans, maintains required documentation, supports day-to-day residential living, and provides transportation as needed. The position is scheduled every other Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with sleepover at a residential setting potentially required. It is based in the LTSS - Para Professional department.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adults, depending on the population served, with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

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 in participating fully in their community consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; support 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.
• Build positive, effective, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment and planning processes and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by the service definition and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• 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 understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, conduct fire drills, inspect equipment, and practice community safety procedures.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively 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 services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package for full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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