Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • New Bern, NC

6d • $15

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role involves providing person-centered support that promotes self-determination, protects individual rights, and helps people participate fully in their communities and develop relationships with natural supports.

The specialist supports individuals’ emotional, physical, and medical needs; contributes to assessment and planning; implements individual plans; and completes required documentation, including daily progress notes and communication logs. The role also includes helping with daily household activities, transportation, emergency procedures, and personal safety. Staff may provide orientation, mentoring, and training to colleagues, attend meetings and required training, and comply with agency policies and applicable regulations. A sleepover in a residential setting may be required.

This position is scheduled every other Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 12 scheduled weekly hours. The listed minimum pay is $15.00. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required; a high school diploma is required. Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders is not required.

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 a substance use disorder is not required.
• Ability to work every other Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
• Support people in developing community relationships and connections with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; support development of advocacy skills and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build person-centered, positive relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans and complete required documentation, including goal completion, progress 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 tasks, 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.
• Teach and support emergency procedures and personal safety; conduct fire drills, inspect equipment, and practice community safety procedures as appropriate.
• Assist new or 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 the services provided.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by a 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED