Monarch

healthcare

VocationalDirectSupportProfessional/DSP--SupportWork&Independence

Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Vocational Direct Support Professional / DSP -- Support Work & Independence at Monarch. Develop positive relationship with individuals. Assist individuals in achieving dreams and goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieving personal dreams and goals; Goal completion; Actions toward outcomes

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

Driving and travel may be required, Sleepover at a residential setting may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma, Valid Drivers License

Nice to Have

Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities

What You'll Do.

Develop positive relationship with individuals

Assist individuals in achieving dreams and goals

Assess person receiving services for hopes

Provide supports that facilitate achievement

Ensure rights of person receiving services are protected

Promote rights of person receiving services

Assist people in developing advocacy skills

Participate in advocacy efforts

Utilize personal advocates

Serve as resource for person served

Supervise people receiving services in work settings

Educate people receiving services in work settings

Monitor people receiving services in work settings

Maintain safe working environment

Practice safety procedures

Educate people receiving services on work procedures

Educate people receiving services on facility rules

Educate people receiving services on policies

Educate people receiving services on practices

Educate people receiving services on their rights

Facilitate person-centered relationships

Facilitate effective relationships

Facilitate positive relationships

Promote self determination in all areas

Provide input into assessment processes

Provide input into planning processes

Provide recommendations into assessment processes

Provide recommendations into planning processes

Develop individual's plan

Implement person's plan fully

Document goal completion

Document actions toward outcomes

Document incident reports

Complete daily progress notes

Complete communication log

Assist in maintaining records

Assist in maintaining attendance

Assist in maintaining check sheets

Assist in maintaining production sheets

Substitute in community

Assist new staff with orientation

Assist new staff with mentoring

Assist new staff with training

Assist current staff with orientation

Assist current staff with mentoring

Assist current staff with training

Sleepover at residential setting

Participate in meetings

Participate in training

Maintain certification in agency training

Maintain certification in state training

Maintain certification in federal training

Comply with agency policies

Comply with agency procedures

Comply with state statutes

Comply with state regulations

Comply with federal statutes

Comply with federal regulations

Follow service definition guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

Full Job Description

# **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 Vocational is primarily responsible for developing a positive relationship with the individuals he or she supports while assisting them in achieving their personal dreams and goals as designated in the individual goal plans. # **What You 'll Do:** * Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement. * Ensure 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. * Serve as a resource for person served on community agencies, services, and supports that can meet identified needs or goals. * Supervise, educate, and monitor (as needed) people receiving services in work settings. Settings may include community, vocational workshops, day supports, etc. * Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services by

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