Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Winston-Salem, NC

25d • $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, self-determination, advocacy, and emotional, physical, and medical needs. The specialist contributes to assessments and individual plans, implements those plans, and completes required documentation and communication. The position also supports the day-to-day operation and safety of a residential home, provides or arranges transportation, and may assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required. The role requires participation in meetings and training, maintaining required certifications, and complying with agency policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

The schedule is every other weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for 14.5 scheduled weekly hours. The stated minimum pay is $15.00. The required education is a high school diploma, and a valid U.S. driver's license is required. Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the hopes, dreams, and desires of people receiving services and provide support to help them achieve those goals.
• Support people in developing community relationships and connections with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote each person's rights; support development of advocacy skills, participation in advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as needed.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment and planning processes and individual plans.
• Implement each person's plan according to service definitions and document services as required by agency policy, including goal progress, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• Assist with household activities, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training as needed.
• 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 the service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with benefits and perks that may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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