Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Albemarle, NC

2d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role involves providing person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and the protection of individual rights. The specialist also supports emotional, physical, medical, and safety needs and helps with day-to-day household operations.

The position includes implementing individual plans, contributing to assessments and planning, and completing required documentation such as progress notes, communication logs, timesheets, and incident reports. It also involves arranging or providing transportation, supporting emergency preparedness, and assisting with staff orientation, mentoring, and training. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The specialist must attend required meetings and training, maintain required certifications, and comply with agency policies and applicable regulations.

The schedule is 20 hours per week: Monday 4:00 pm–8:00 pm, Friday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am–9:00 pm. The stated minimum pay is $15.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to work the specified 20-hour weekly schedule.
• 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 facilitate achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; assist with advocacy skills, advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans and complete documentation required by service definitions and agency policy.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs, and document goals, outcomes, incidents, and timesheets as required.
• 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.
• Assist people with emergency procedures and personal safety; conduct fire drills, inspect equipment, and practice safety procedures in the community.
• Assist new or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• 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 and perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
• Professional development support.
• Benefits and perks may vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED