Join Our Caring Direct Support Professional / DSP Team at Monarch NC

MONARCH • New Bern, NC

11d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist primarily supports people in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered support for people with mental health diagnoses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders, helping them participate in their communities, build relationships, protect their rights, and meet their emotional, physical, and medical needs. The position also involves implementing and documenting each person's plan, assisting with day-to-day household tasks, providing transportation, supporting safety and emergency preparedness, and attending required meetings and training. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required.

This position is scheduled for 12 hours per week, every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed minimum pay is $15.00 per hour. A valid U.S. driver's license and a high school diploma are required. Experience working with children or adults with a relevant diagnosis or disorder is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual or developmental disability, or a substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires, and provide support to help them achieve those goals.
• Support people in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities in ways consistent with their interests.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person; support them in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and using personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet each person's emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Build effective, positive, person-centered relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement each person's plan and complete required documentation, including goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to help ensure appointments, goals, and interests are addressed.
• Assist with household operations, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services.
• Support knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety issues, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Assist new or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain certifications required by the agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service-definition guidelines for the services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits are described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The organization offers opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED