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Monarch · 12 hours ago

Developmental Specialist Sleepover

Selma, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Monarch is dedicated to providing life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. The Developmental Specialist Sleepover role involves supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and fostering community relationships while ensuring their rights and needs are met.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

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 person’s 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 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

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

Qualification

Mental healthDisabilitiesPerson-centered supportDocumentation skillsAdvocacy skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma (Required)

Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Preferred

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