Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist 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, safety, and individuals’ emotional, physical, and medical needs. The position is PRN as needed in a residential setting; sleepovers may be required. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Prior experience working with people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders is not required.

Monarch Healthcare provides care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. The organization describes its work as providing hope, promoting wellness, and empowering individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. It promotes a positive and encouraging work environment and offers eligible team members a customizable benefits package, with specific offerings based on role, employment type, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide supports that facilitate their achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their communities and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote each person’s rights; help people develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with the service definition and document services as required by the service definition and agency policy, including goals, 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.
• Help people understand 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 current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations for the relevant program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Sleep over at a residential setting when required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, potentially including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support. Offerings vary by 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

• Education Level: High school or GED