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

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

11d

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist supports people in achieving their personal dreams and goals. The role provides person-centered assistance that promotes self-determination, community participation, relationships, advocacy, and safety. The specialist helps people meet emotional, physical, and medical needs; contributes to assessment and planning; implements individual plans; and completes required documentation. The role also includes support with daily home activities, transportation, staff mentoring, required training, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations. Sleepovers in a residential setting may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid United States driver's license.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual or developmental disability, or 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 communities 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 people receiving services, and help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Build person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations for assessments, planning processes, and development of individual plans.
• Implement each person's plan in accordance with service definitions, 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 met.
• Assist with day-to-day home 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.
• Help people understand emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety matters, 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 required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for the services provided.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as 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 package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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