Developmental Specialist Sleepover

MONARCH • Jamestown, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role requires sleepovers in a residential setting and includes supporting individuals with their daily needs, community participation, relationships, rights, safety, and personal plans. The specialist documents services and progress, participates in meetings and training, follows agency policies and applicable regulations, and may assist with orienting and mentoring staff. The position also includes household tasks and driving or arranging transportation as needed. Other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Sleepover at a residential setting is required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide supports that 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 that reflect their interests.
• Protect and promote each person’s rights; support advocacy skills, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as needed.
• Build person-centered, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan and complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• 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.
• Assist with daily household operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Assist people during late-night hours on occasion.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Support knowledge of 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 for new or current staff.
• Follow service definition guidelines for the services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• 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