Developmental Specialist Residential

MONARCH • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people receiving services to achieve 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 helps with day-to-day household operations, transportation, personal safety, and implementation of each person’s plan, while maintaining required documentation and following applicable agency, state, and federal requirements.

This is a PRN as-needed residential position. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required, and driving and travel are required as needed. The position may also assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training. A valid U.S. driver’s license and high school diploma are required. Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Maintain certifications in all agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports to help achieve them.
• Support people in developing community relationships and relationships 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; support advocacy skills, advocacy participation, and use of personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs as required.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person’s plan in accordance with service definitions and document services as required by the service definition 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 household operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• 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 certifications required by the agency, state, and federal requirements.
• 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; specific offerings depend on role, employment type, and location.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other perks.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED