Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services to achieve their personal dreams and goals. The role includes supporting community participation and relationships, promoting and protecting individual rights, and meeting emotional, physical, medical, and safety needs. The specialist contributes to assessment and person-centered planning, implements individual plans, and completes required documentation. The position also involves assisting with household tasks and transportation, supporting emergency preparedness, mentoring or orienting staff, and participating in required meetings and training. Sleepovers at a residential setting may be required. The specialist must comply with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

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, an intellectual or developmental disability, or a substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• 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 people receiving services; support advocacy skills, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans according to service definitions and document services as required by agency policy and service definitions.
• 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 household activities 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.
• Help people 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 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 services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by a 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 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

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