DevelopmentalSpecialistVocational

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 39 **Schedule** : Monday (7:30am–2:30pm, Charlotte Arts), Tuesday (7:30am–2:30pm, Charlotte Arts & 3:30pm–9:00pm, McCleskey), Thursday (7:30am–2:30pm, Charlotte Arts & 3:30pm–9:00pm, McCleskey), Friday (7:30am–2:30pm, Charlotte Arts) **Starting Pay:** $17.25 **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 ass