Developmental Specialist Sleepover

Monarch • Rocky Mount, NC

2d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The position requires a sleepover at a residential setting and may involve assisting people during late-night hours. The specialist provides person-centered support for community participation, relationships, self-advocacy, rights, and emotional, physical, and medical needs. The role also includes implementing and documenting individual plans, supporting day-to-day household operations, arranging transportation, promoting safety, and helping orient and train staff. The position is with Monarch Healthcare, which provides services in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island.

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 not required.
• Ability to work the stated schedule, including required sleepover at a residential setting and occasional late-night assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve those goals.
• 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 the rights of each person receiving services, and help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of people supported.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan according to service definitions and document services as required by agency policy, including goals, actions, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Assist with household activities, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Assist people receiving services during late-night hours on occasion.
• 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 or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, potentially including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific 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.
• The company promotes opportunities for professional growth and advancement from within.

What This Job Offers

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