Impactful Community Support Advocate

Monarch; Reidsville (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

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

You will assess hopes and goals, provide supports, protect rights, and help develop advocacy skills while offering relief to caregivers. Strong communication and empathy are essential to empower self-determination and independence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license (USA) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals to understand hopes, dreams and desires and provide supports to achieve them.
• Protect and promote the rights of individuals at all times and assist with advocacy skills and planning.
• Serve as a resource on community services and supports meeting identified needs/goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor individuals in work, home, school, or community settings.
• Provide one-on-one support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Maintain a safe environment and document all required records and progress notes.
• Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, and training; participate in required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Job description

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

You will assess hopes and goals, provide supports, protect rights, and help develop advocacy skills while offering relief to caregivers. Strong communication and empathy are essential to empower self-determination and independence.