Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Ansonville, NC

4d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services to achieve their personal dreams and goals. The role supports individuals in developing community relationships, participating in their communities, and exercising their rights and self-determination. It also includes providing support for emotional, physical, medical, household, and safety needs; implementing individual plans; completing required documentation; and assisting with transportation and daily home operations. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required. The specialist may help orient, mentor, and train staff, and must attend required meetings and training and maintain required certifications. The position follows agency policies and applicable state and federal rules and service definitions. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The listed minimum pay is $15.00. A high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license are required. Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders is not required. Monarch Healthcare serves communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island and describes its work as providing hope, promoting wellness, and empowering individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adults, depending on the population served, who have a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or a substance use disorder is not required.
• Ability to work the stated schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., for 40 hours per week.
• Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.
• Maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to facilitate their achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their communities and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; support their advocacy skills, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for the emotional, physical, and medical needs of people receiving services.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan and complete documentation required by the service definition and agency policy, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to support appointments, goals, and interests.
• Assist with household tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety; exercise sound judgment on safety matters, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new or current staff with 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 and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
• Professional development support and other customizable benefits and perks may be available depending on role, employment type, and location.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED