Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Wingate, NC

3d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Residential supports people receiving services in achieving their personal hopes, dreams, and goals. The role promotes community participation, relationships with natural supports, self-determination, advocacy, and the protection of each person’s rights. It also provides support for emotional, physical, and medical needs and helps individuals with the day-to-day operation of their homes.

The Developmental Specialist contributes to assessment and person-centered planning, implements individual plans, and completes required documentation, including daily progress notes and communication logs. The position includes driving and arranging transportation as needed, supporting personal safety and emergency preparedness, and assisting with staff orientation, mentoring, and training. Attendance at required meetings and training, maintenance of required certifications, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations are expected. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated minimum pay is $15.00. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders is not required. A high school diploma is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; 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 person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment and planning processes and individual plan development.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions 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; arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Help people understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety matters, 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 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 assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, potentially including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company states that it supports professional growth and promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

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