DirectSupportProfessional/DSP

# **Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!** At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. # **You Belong at Monarch** You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive [benefits package](https://monarchnc.org/careers/benefits/) that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. # **Job Highlights:** # **This Opportunity:** The Developmental Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. # **What You 'll Do:** • Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement. • Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports. • Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person’s interests. • Ensures that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates. • Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported. • Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of l