Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Nashville, NC

6d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides individualized, person-centered support to promote self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, safety, and emotional, physical, and medical well-being. It also involves implementing and documenting individual plans, assisting with daily household activities, providing transportation, and participating in staff training and required meetings. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The position is scheduled for 12 hours every other weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The stated minimum pay is $15.00.

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 is listed as not required.
• Maintain certifications in all agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve these goals.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community 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 people receiving services, and support their advocacy skills, participation in advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans according to service definitions and document services as required by those definitions and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, 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 such as 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 with orientation, mentoring, and training of new or current staff.
• Attend and 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 as 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 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