Join Our Caring Direct Support Professional / DSP Team at Monarch NC (Floater) - $2K Sign-on Bonus

MONARCH • Four Oaks, NC

14d • $17

About The Position

The Floater supports people in achieving personal dreams and goals identified in individual goal plans while developing positive relationships. The role provides coverage for Developmental Specialists, Behavioral Specialists, and Individual Supports/Supported Living Specialists during vacations, holidays, leave, or vacancies. The position has a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the people supported and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Coverage may include residential sleepovers, shift work, weekends, driving, and travel as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the hopes, dreams, and desires of each person receiving services and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
• Support people in developing relationships in their communities and with their natural supports.
• Assist people in participating fully in their communities according to their interests, and connect them with agencies, services, and supports that can address identified needs or goals.
• Protect and promote the rights of people receiving services; help them develop advocacy skills, participate in advocacy efforts, and use personal advocates.
• Provide support for emotional, physical, and medical needs.
• Educate people about required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices, and their rights.
• Build positive, person-centered relationships that promote self-determination.
• Contribute input and recommendations to assessments, planning processes, and individual plans.
• Implement individual plans in accordance with service definitions and agency policy; complete required documentation, including goal progress, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs, and maintain records such as attendance, check sheets, and production sheets.
• Assist with daily home activities, including housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Teach and support emergency procedures and personal safety; use sound judgment on safety matters, including conducting fire drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing community safety procedures.
• Supervise, educate, and monitor people in work settings as needed, including community settings, vocational workshops, and day supports.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Provide coverage in-house or in the community as needed, including residential sleepovers.
• Drive and travel as required, and arrange or provide transportation for people receiving services.
• Work with lead staff to develop schedules that use hours efficiently and best meet individuals’ needs.
• Assist new and current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and 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 relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months, and $1,000 after 1 year of employment.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.
• Flexible total rewards package.
• Positive and encouraging work environment with 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