Behavioral Specialist — Empowering Adults in LTSS

Join us in our mission to provide hope, promote wellness, and empower people who need it most.

Do you enjoy helping people work toward meaningful goals and greater independence?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference every day while being part of a team that genuinely values and supports you?

Monarch NC, a leading provider of high-quality, trauma-informed services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Specialist to join our Long Term Supports & Services team in Monroe, North Carolina.

What You’ll Do

As a Behavioral Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting people as they pursue the lives they want to live. You will:

• Engage each person to understand their goals, preferences, strengths, and aspirations.
• Develop and implement support strategies that help each person make progress toward what is most important to them.
• Provide guidance that promotes independence, personal growth, and full participation in community life.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources such as recreational opportunities, housing, food, clothing, education, vocational options, and life-skills supports.
• Coordinate with relevant mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services to ensure continuity of care.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates must have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with children or adults who have a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual or developmental disability, or a substance use disorder

If you are someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person-centered support — we want to hear from you.

Why Monarch?

We recognize that our employees are the heart of our mission. To support you, we offer:

• Employee Care Fund for staff experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to emergencies
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off, including 10 paid company holidays
• Eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Development Program with opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Employee Retirement Plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• …and much more!

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Join us in supporting people with disabilities as they grow toward their potential, pursue their dreams, and make informed choices about where they live, learn, work, play, and worship.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.