Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Raeford, NC

9d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role helps individuals build relationships with their communities and natural supports, participate in community activities aligned with their interests, and exercise their rights and self-determination. The specialist provides support for emotional, physical, and medical needs; contributes to assessments and individual planning; implements plans and completes required documentation; and assists with daily living and home operations. The role also involves transportation, safety support, staff mentoring, meetings, and required training. Sleepovers at a residential setting may be required.

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, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing community relationships and connections with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in the 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 for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build effective, 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 in accordance with 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 home operations and daily activities, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required; arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Support people in learning 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 required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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