Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • King, NC

9d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services to achieve their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and personal safety. It also includes implementing individual plans, documenting services, helping with daily home activities, and supporting individuals’ emotional, physical, and medical needs. The position is in a residential setting; sleepovers may be required. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., for 32 scheduled weekly hours. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour. A high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license are required. Prior experience working with people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders is not required.

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 a substance use disorder is not required.
• Must be able to drive and travel as required.
• Must maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help achieve them.
• 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 person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations to assessment and planning processes and individual plan development.
• Implement each person’s plan according to the service definition and document services as required by the service definition 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, 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 fire drills, equipment inspections, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training; maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations for the program area.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package; eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, potentially including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support. Offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED