Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Nashville, NC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving residential services in achieving their personal hopes, dreams, and goals. The role provides person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and the protection of each person’s rights. It also involves supporting emotional, physical, medical, and daily living needs; implementing individual plans; maintaining required documentation; and helping ensure safety in the home and community. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required, and driving and travel are required as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing community relationships and relationships with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways that reflect their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services.
• Help people develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of people supported.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by agency policy.
• 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 addressed.
• Assist with household tasks, 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 matters, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new and 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 the 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, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• A comprehensive, competitive benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company describes 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