Community Engagement Team Leader – $2K Sign-on Bonus

Company: Monarch
Location: New Bern
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, 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 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. 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 will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Job Highlights: Starting Pay: from $45,000/year SIGN ON BONUS: $2,000 ($500 at 3 months of employment; $500 at 6 months of employment; $1,000 at 1 year of employment) A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following: Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required This Opportunity: The primary responsibilities of the Community Engagement Team Leader is to provide supervision and guidance to both staff and the individuals they support to enhance the quality of life through services that enable individuals to achieve their personal dreams and goals. This position serves as the qualified professional for all assigned people and programs and may supervise other qualified professionals. What You'll Do: • Provide initial and ongoing assessment, evaluate effectiveness of person-centered plan and progress made by person receiving services, participate in team meetings with other providers and natural supports as needed and facilitate development of person centered plan. • Identify methods whereby services can be provided utilizing existing community resources whenever possible. • Use person-centered approaches and positive approach strategies when interacting with people we support. Integrate strategies into program plans. • Ensure requests for services are made considering eligibility, continued stay and discharge criteria for the service definition. Services and supports that match the person-centered plan and the individual’s needs shall be in place and be fiscally viable. Initiate and maintain clinical authorization and systems that ensure all aspects including, but not limited to: timeframes, audits, following through on clinically related issues, preventing authorization approval or billing, how to resolve issues locally/regionally, conducting reviews of clinical documentation to ensure that it meets the requirements for the service being provided. • Ensure staff are appropriately trained regarding plans and related programs and demonstrate an understanding of specific plan components (including but not limited to all privileging requirements as outlines by area programs). Complete clinical supervision plans and monitor performance by being present when day-to-day activities are taking place, on all shifts and by unannounced visits. • Ensure that all required and/or requested reports/documentation are completed. Assume responsibility for maintaining the records of the individuals supported. Coordinate and complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation in the EHR and/or medical record. • Use a range of communication skills and strategies to establish a mutual relationship with the individual, staff, co-workers, supervisors, other stakeholders and people who are important to the individuals receiving services. • Assume responsibility for hiring, discipline, firing, training, and performance appraisals where appropriate. Coordinate employee development and corrective actions forms to ensure consistency and legality with Administrative Services Manager or other appropriate personnel to ensure superior service for the individuals being supported. Ensure the Director of Program Operations is informed as applicable. • Respond effectively and quickly to all incidents following agency policies and procedures. • Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services. • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures including preventative and crisis services. Schedule and participate in on-call coverage. • Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas • Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. • Driving and travel may be required. M0NC Education We're Looking For: Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (dependent upon experience) (Required) Certifications We're Looking For: Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Qualified Professional (QP) - Monarch-DSM Experience We're Looking For: Experience with person-centered support, behavioral plans, and activities of daily living | 3 years | Required&xa;Experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential, community, or day program settings | 3 years | Required&xa;Experience working with the population served | 3-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description) | Required&xa;Management Experience | 2 Years | Required Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:00pm) Target Weekly Hours: 40 Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Monarch 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 job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550. 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.

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