Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Monroe, NC

6d

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, based on the population served. Duties include helping people develop community relationships, participate in community life, advocate for themselves, and meet emotional, physical, and medical needs. The specialist contributes to assessment and planning, implements individual plans, and completes required documentation. The position also supports day-to-day household activities, transportation, safety, and staff orientation or mentoring. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The specialist attends required meetings and training, maintains required certifications, and follows agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements.

The scheduled hours are 32 per week. Week 1: Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The stated minimum pay is $15.00. A valid U.S. driver's license is required. Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual or developmental disability, or substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Monarch Healthcare provides care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. It describes its work as providing hope, promoting wellness, and empowering individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The company states that it offers a competitive and flexible total rewards package, with specific offerings tailored to role, employment type, and location, and that it is an equal opportunity employer.

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 substance use disorder is listed as not required.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Ability to complete required documentation and comply with relevant agency policies and state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their community in a way 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 each person's emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations in assessment and planning processes and development of the individual's plan.
• Implement each person's plan in accordance with the service definition and document 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 a communication log 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 effective judgment on safety issues, 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, and maintain certifications required by agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package, with offerings tailored to the role, employment type, and location.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits package described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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