Developmental Specialist Residential

Monarch • Charlotte, NC

6d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people receiving services in achieving their personal hopes, dreams, and goals. The role involves promoting community participation, relationships, self-determination, advocacy, and the rights and well-being of each person. The specialist contributes to assessment and planning, implements individual plans, and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with service definitions, agency policies, and applicable regulations.

The position also includes providing support with daily living activities and emotional, physical, and medical needs; arranging or providing transportation; promoting safety and emergency preparedness; and assisting with staff orientation, mentoring, and training. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required. The schedule is PRN as needed, with 0 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Comply with agency, state, and federal training requirements and applicable policies and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adults, depending on the population served, who have a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual or developmental disability, or a substance use disorder; experience 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 communities and with natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; support development of advocacy skills and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document services and outcomes as required.
• Complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, daily progress notes, and communication logs.
• Assist with daily operation of the home, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety matters, 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

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package; eligible employees may have access to health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other benefits and perks. Offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED