Developmental Specialist Vocational

24 hours ago


Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States Monarch (NC) Full time
Make a Difference in Someone's Life

At Monarch, we strive to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we offer 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

We believe that every individual deserves a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where they can do their best work and grow as a professional. That's what you'll find at Monarch. 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.

Job Highlights:This Opportunity:

The Developmental Specialist Vocational is primarily responsible for developing a positive relationship with the individuals they support while assisting them in achieving their personal dreams and goals as designated in the individual goal plans.

Key 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.
  • Serve as a resource for person served on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs or goals.
  • Supervise, educate, and monitor (as needed) people receiving services in work settings. Settings may include community, vocational workshops, day supports, etc.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
  • Continually educate people receiving services on required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
  • 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 individual's plan.
  • Implement person's 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.
  • 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.
Education and Experience:

We're looking for individuals with a High School Diploma (Required) and a valid Driver's License (USA). Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Schedule:

This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as-needed basis.

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 we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.



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