Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

3d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role involves learning about each person’s hopes and interests, providing individualized support, promoting community participation and relationships, and protecting each person’s rights and self-determination. The specialist also helps address emotional, physical, and medical needs; supports daily household activities; and provides transportation as needed.

The position includes implementing and documenting individual plans, completing progress notes and communication logs, supporting personal safety and emergency preparedness, and contributing to assessment and planning. The specialist may sleep over in a residential setting, assist with staff orientation and training, and attend required meetings and training. The role requires compliance with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements. Scheduled hours total 38 per week, with a two-week schedule that includes daytime and evening hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Ability to complete required agency, state, and federal training and maintain certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder; experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing relationships in their communities and with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services and support self-advocacy and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build person-centered, positive relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans and complete required documentation, including goal progress, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs.
• Assist with household activities such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required and arrange or provide transportation.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety; conduct drills, inspect equipment, and practice community safety procedures as appropriate.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training for new or current staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training and maintain required certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines and perform other relevant duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package for 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