Empowerment Advocate—Community Support

Monarch; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Community Specialist to develop positive relationships with individuals receiving services and their families across work, home, school, or community settings.

You will assess hopes and goals, provide supports, and ensure rights protections while assisting caregivers with relief and planning implementation. The role involves documentation, safety, and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals for hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports to achieve goals.
• Provide periodic relief to caregivers.
• Protect and promote the rights of individuals receiving services.
• Develop advocacy skills and connect to community resources.
• Provide one-on-one support to meet emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Maintain safety and complete required documentation such as progress notes and timesheets.
• Assist with planning processes and implement individual plans.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Travel may be required.

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License (Valid) - USA

Job description

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Community Specialist to develop positive relationships with individuals receiving services and their families across work, home, school, or community settings.

You will assess hopes and goals, provide supports, and ensure rights protections while assisting caregivers with relief and planning implementation. The role involves documentation, safety, and occasional travel as needed.