Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

7d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal hopes, dreams, and goals. The role includes helping people build community relationships, participate in activities aligned with their interests, exercise their rights, and develop self-advocacy skills. The specialist provides support for emotional, physical, and medical needs and uses person-centered, positive approaches that promote self-determination.

The position contributes to assessment and planning, implements each person’s plan, and completes required documentation, including progress notes, communication logs, goal updates, incident reports, and timesheets. It also involves assisting with day-to-day household tasks, transportation, community participation, and personal safety. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required. The specialist may help orient, mentor, and train staff and must attend required meetings and training and maintain required certifications. The role follows applicable agency policies, service definitions, and state and federal requirements, along with other duties assigned by a supervisor.

This is a PRN, as-needed position. The listed minimum pay is $15.00 per hour. A valid U.S. driver’s license and a high school diploma are required. Prior experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required. The position is in the LTSS - Para Professional department.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Ability to complete required agency, state, and federal training and maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people in developing community relationships and connections with 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 efforts and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan 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 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.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and training of new or current staff.
• Complete required sleepovers in a residential setting when needed.
• 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 laws and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its total rewards package as competitive and flexible.
• The company states that it offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company describes opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED