Adult Vocational Support Specialist

Monarch - Company; Biscoe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina seeks a Developmental Specialist Vocational who will build positive relationships with the individuals we support and assist them in achieving personal dreams and goals outlined in their plans.

You will assess hopes and desires, advocate for rights, coordinate community supports, supervise and train staff, ensure safety, and document progress daily. A High School Diploma is required; driver’s license preferred; sleepover may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person for hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports to help achieve them.
• Protect and promote the rights of individuals; assist with advocacy and use of personal advocates.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies and supports to meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor individuals in work settings; settings may include community and vocational workshops.
• Maintain safety and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Educate individuals on work procedures and rights; document progress and compliance.
• Support person-centered relationships and development of self-determination.
• Provide input into assessment and planning; help develop and implement individual plans.
• Complete daily progress notes, timesheets, and related documentation.
• Assist with staff orientation and training; sleepovers may be required.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina seeks a Developmental Specialist Vocational who will build positive relationships with the individuals we support and assist them in achieving personal dreams and goals outlined in their plans.

You will assess hopes and desires, advocate for rights, coordinate community supports, supervise and train staff, ensure safety, and document progress daily. A High School Diploma is required; driver’s license preferred; sleepover may be required.