Community Specialist

Department: LTSS - Para Professional Weekly Hours: 11 Schedule Monday (4:00pm - 7:00pm) Tuesday (4:00pm - 7:00pm) Wednesday (4:00pm - 7:00pm) Friday (4:00pm - 6:00pm) Starting Pay: $15.00 Requirements High School Diploma (Required) Driver’s License (Valid) – USA Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities (Not Required) Responsibilities Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement. Ensure that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates, and provide periodic relief to the caregiver. Serve as a resource for individuals receiving services on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs/goals. Supervise, educate, and monitor (as needed) individuals receiving services in work, home, school, or community type settings. Provide one‑on‑one support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported. Maintain a safe environment for community, employees, and individuals receiving services by practicing safety procedures. Facilitate person‑centered, effective, positive relationships with individuals receiving services using positive approaches that promote self‑determination in all areas of life. Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual’s plan. Implement person’s plan fully—including but not limited to respite plan—within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy. Accurately complete all required documentation, including but not limited to goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc. Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met and/or daily documentation. Assist in maintaining all necessary records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, etc. Substitute in‑house or in the community as demands occur. Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training. Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state, and federal training requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas. Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Driving and travel may be required. Benefits Generous PTO Full health coverage Retirement and flexible spending plans Employee support resources Virtual care Student loan forgiveness Exclusive discounts Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal‑opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr