Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • King, NC

2d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, rights, advocacy, and personal safety. The specialist helps meet the emotional, physical, medical, and everyday living needs of the people supported, and implements their plans in accordance with service definitions, agency policies, and applicable regulations.

The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The role involves driving and travel as needed, including arranging or providing transportation. The stated minimum pay is $15.00 per hour.

Monarch Healthcare describes its total rewards package as competitive and flexible. Eligible employees may have access to benefits and perks such as health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on the role, employment type, and location and are discussed during the interview process.

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 or developmental disability, or a substance use disorder; this experience is not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Ability to work the scheduled Monday–Friday hours of 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; residential sleepovers may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve those aims.
• 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 receiving services, and assist with advocacy skills, 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 for assessments, planning processes, and development of each individual’s plan.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with the service definition and document services as required by the service definition and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and a communication log to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• 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, and arrange or provide transportation to people receiving services 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 certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and service-definition guidelines.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health coverage may be available.
• Retirement plans may be available.
• Professional development support may be available.
• Benefits and perks are customizable and vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

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