Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • King, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and the protection of each person’s rights. The specialist also helps address emotional, physical, and medical needs; contributes to assessment and planning; implements individual plans; and completes required documentation.

The position includes assisting with daily home operations, transportation, personal safety, emergency procedures, and community activities. It may involve sleeping over at a residential setting. The specialist attends meetings and training, maintains required certifications, follows agency policies and applicable regulations, and may help orient, mentor, or train staff. Other relevant duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• 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 support to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing community relationships and relationships with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; support advocacy skills and efforts and the use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as needed.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Contribute input and recommendations to assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans and 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 addressed.
• Assist with day-to-day home operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Teach and support emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety matters, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training; 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 for the 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.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company promotes internal advancement and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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