Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Charlotte, NC

11d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support for people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders, as applicable to the population served. The position is scheduled for 12 hours weekly, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a stated minimum pay of $15.00 per hour. Sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The role is based in a residential services context and includes driving and travel as required.

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 listed as not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Maintain required agency, state, and federal training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; support development of advocacy skills, participation in advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations during assessment and planning, including development of the individual’s plan.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and requirements; 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 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 or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training; maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal rules.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with role-, employment type-, and location-dependent offerings that may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The employer describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package for full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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