Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Cornelius, NC

6d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role promotes community participation, relationships with natural supports, self-determination, and protection of each person’s rights. It also provides support for emotional, physical, medical, and day-to-day needs in residential and community settings.

The position implements each person’s plan, contributes to assessment and planning, maintains required documentation, and follows agency policies, service definitions, and applicable state and federal requirements. Driving and travel are required as needed, and sleepover shifts in a residential setting may be required. The role may also assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.

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 support to help them achieve their goals.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Help people participate fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services, and support their advocacy skills and efforts.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan and complete required documentation, including goal progress, 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 household tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required; arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Help people understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, conduct fire drills, inspect equipment, and practice community safety procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training.
• 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 statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines and complete other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED