Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Forest City, NC

26d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services in achieving their personal hopes, dreams, and goals. The role supports individuals with community participation, relationship-building, self-advocacy, and person-centered plans, while helping meet their emotional, physical, and medical needs. The position is in a residential setting and may require sleepovers. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The minimum pay is $15.00 per hour.

The specialist also assists with daily household operations, transportation, safety procedures, documentation, and implementation of service plans. They may help orient, mentor, and train staff; attend required meetings and training; maintain required certifications; and comply with agency policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Monarch Healthcare provides care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island, supporting people and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The employer describes a positive, encouraging workplace with opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within. A competitive, flexible total rewards package may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on 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, with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week on Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.
• Maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; assist them in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan within the service definition and document as required by the service definition and agency policy, 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 household operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services as required.
• Help people receiving services understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations for specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with eligible employees having access to customizable benefits and perks.
• Comprehensive health coverage may be available, depending on role, employment type, and location.
• Retirement plans may be available, depending on role, employment type, and location.
• Professional development support may be available, depending on role, employment type, and location.
• The employer 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