Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • Raeford, NC

10d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support to promote self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and the emotional, physical, and medical well-being of each person. The specialist contributes to assessments and individual planning, implements service plans, and completes required documentation. The position also supports day-to-day residential needs, transportation, personal safety, and staff orientation and training. Sleepovers at a residential setting may be required. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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, depending on the population served, is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their community in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote each person’s rights; support advocacy skills, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as required.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement individual plans according to service definitions and document services as required by agency policy and service definitions.
• 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 household activities such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services.
• Support knowledge of 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 laws and regulations.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• Benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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