Direct Support Professional / DSP, Vocational -- Help Achieve Employment and Life Goals

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

13h • $17

About The Position

The Developmental Specialist Vocational is primarily responsible for building a positive relationship with the individuals supported and assisting them in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in their individual goal plans. The role supports people with their employment and life goals in community and vocational settings, including workshops and day supports. It includes protecting and promoting individuals’ rights, fostering self-determination, supporting advocacy, and connecting individuals with community resources.

The position implements and documents individual plans, tracks progress and attendance, maintains records, and contributes to assessment and planning. It also involves educating and monitoring individuals in work settings, maintaining safe environments, providing staff orientation and training support, attending meetings and training, and complying with agency policies and applicable regulations. Driving and travel may be required, and a sleepover at a residential setting may be required. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person receiving services; assist them in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.
• Serve as a resource on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs or goals.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people receiving services in work settings, which may include community, vocational workshops, and day supports.
• Maintain a safe working environment by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Educate people receiving services on required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships using approaches that promote self-determination.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment, planning, and development of individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and document as required by service definitions and agency policy.
• 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 in maintaining records, daily attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Substitute in-house or in the community as demands occur.
• 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 services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel when required.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED