Developmental Specialist

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Schedule :

Monday - Friday (4pm-8 pm)

Pay Range Minimum:

$17.00

Education Were Looking for:

High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications Were Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Experience Were Looking For:

Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis an intellectual/developmental disability or substance use disorder Not Required

Job Description Summary:

Primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. Sleepover at a residential setting is required.

What Youll Do:

Assess each person receiving services for their hopes dreams and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the persons interests.
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.
Provide support as needed to meet the emotional physical and medical needs of each person supported.
Facilitate person-centered effective positive relationships with people 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 individuals plan.
Implement persons plan fully 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.
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.
Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping meal preparation laundry shopping lawn care vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
Assist people receiving services during late night hours on occasion.
Drive and travel as required. Arrange for or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.
Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety. Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills inspecting equipment and practicing safety procedures in the community.
Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation mentoring and training.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

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Benefits:

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team addition to base compensation eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks which may include comprehensive health coverage retirement plans professional development support and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role employment type and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits packageand what matters most to youduring the interview process.

Make a Difference in Someones Life!

At Monarch Healthcare we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team we provide hope promote wellness and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness substance use disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch Healthcare

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what youll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here we care for people including our team members. We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process should contact or call .

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.

Department:

LTSS - Para Professional

Required Experience:

IC