Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role helps people develop community relationships and participate in their communities according to their interests, while promoting their rights, self-determination, safety, and emotional, physical, and medical well-being. The specialist contributes to assessment and person-centered planning, implements individual plans, and completes required records and progress notes. The position also includes assisting with household activities and transportation, supporting emergency preparedness, and participating in staff orientation, training, meetings, and required certifications. A sleepover at a residential setting may be required. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., for 32 scheduled weekly hours. The listed minimum pay is $15.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; assist with advocacy skills, advocacy efforts, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes and development of the individual’s plan.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and 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; 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 and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and 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.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks; 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.

What This Job Offers

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