Behavioral Specialist

Make a Difference in Someone's Life!

At Monarch Healthcare, 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 Healthcare

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 Healthcare. 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 Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch Healthcare 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 Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR or call .

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 Healthcare.

Department: LTSS - Para Professional

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Schedule:

Monday 8a-4p, Thursday-Sunday 4p-12a

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 children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder | Not Required

Job Description

Summary:

The Behavioral Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people in achieving their personal dreams and goals.

What You'll Do:

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.

• Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person's interests.

• 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.

• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and social needs of each person supported.

• 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.

• 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…