Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

7d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities and related needs in a residential setting, helping them participate in their communities, build relationships, and meet their emotional, physical, and medical needs.

The position works 40 scheduled hours per week. The rotating schedule is Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., in Week 1; and Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., in Week 2. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The stated minimum pay is $15.00.

The role also includes supporting daily household operations, arranging or providing transportation, maintaining required documentation and certifications, and following agency policies and applicable regulations. The posting describes benefits as customizable and role-, employment-type-, and location-dependent; eligible employees may have access to health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other perks.

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, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

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 in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; support development of advocacy skills, participation in 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 to assessment and planning processes and development of each individual’s plan.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by service definitions and agency policy.
• Complete required documentation, 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 home operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services as needed.
• Support understanding of 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/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 authorities.
• 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 assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks; 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED