Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • King, NC

10d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role includes person-centered support that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and the protection of each person’s rights. The specialist also helps meet people’s emotional, physical, and medical needs and contributes to assessment, planning, and implementation of individual plans.

The position supports day-to-day household activities, transportation, personal safety, and emergency preparedness. It requires accurate documentation, participation in meetings and training, compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations, and may include sleepovers in a residential setting. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., for 32 scheduled hours per week. The posted minimum pay is $15.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Scheduled hours are 32 per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s 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 the community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services.
• Help people develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of people supported.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive 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 service definitions and document services as required by those definitions 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 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 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 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 duties 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 comprehensive and competitive and says it supports 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