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Developmental Specialist Vocational

MONARCH·Southern Pines, North Carolina

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Developmental Specialist Vocational is primarily responsible for building positive relationships with individuals supported, assisting them in achieving personal dreams and goals outlined in individual goal plans. This includes assessing hopes and desires, ensuring rights are protected, and providing supports in various settings like community or vocational workshops.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

  • 0
  • Schedule: This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as-needed basis.
  • Pay
  • Range
  • Minimum: $15.00
  • Education
  • We're
  • Looking for:
  • High
  • School
  • Diploma (Required)
  • Certifications
  • We're
  • Looking
  • For:
  • Drivers
  • License (Valid) -
  • USA
  • Experience
  • We're
  • Looking
  • For: Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities |
  • Not
  • Required
  • Job
  • Description
  • Summary: The Developmental Specialist Vocational is primarily responsible for developing a positive relationship with the individuals he or she supports while assisting them in achieving their personal dreams and goals as designated in the individual goal plans.
  • What
  • You'll Do: 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. Sleepover at a residential setting may be required. 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. *The definition of an Innovations direct care worker includes all workers required for compliance with, or delivery of, the relevant Innovations waiver service definitions and the delivery of a unit of Innovations services to individuals in the definition of direct care worker to be applied and shall include only caregivers who are contracted for the Page 230 Session Law 2023-134 House Bill 259 provision of services in a legally appropriate manner.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In 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 package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process. Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, 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 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 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. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. 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. Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any 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 job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.

Department

LTSS - Para Professional Since 1958, Monarch has been about helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today! Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality health care for the people we support. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call (866) 272-7826 or visit www.MonarchNC.org.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a valid US Driver's License, although prior experience working with adults with mental health diagnoses or developmental disabilities is not required. The role is PRN, requiring shift coverage on an as-needed basis.

  • high school
  • Safety Procedures
  • Documentation
  • Policy Adherence
  • Record Keeping
  • Driving
  • Mentoring
  • Compliance
  • Training
  • Supervision
  • Monitoring
  • Progress Notes
  • Person-Centered Planning
  • Goal Planning
  • Advocacy Skills

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MONARCH

Established in 1958, Monarch is a premier nonprofit organization that provides innovative support to thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders in North Carolina. With approximately 600,000 patient encounters...

Salary listed on 200 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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