Direct Support Professional / DSP / Developmental Specialist, Residential

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Monarch&Co International - King, NC

Part-time - Entry Level

King, NC

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Developmental Specialist plays a crucial role in providing life-changing care to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This part-time position focuses on empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and dreams while ensuring their rights and needs are met in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 life.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual's plan.
• Implement person's plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required. Arrange for, or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.
• Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety.
• Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Valid North Carolina Driver License (Required)
• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: from $15.00/hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $500 ($250 at 30 days of employment; $250 at 6 months of employment)
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time team members.