Join Our Caring Direct Support Professional / DSP Team at Monarch NC (Sleepover)

Monarch; United States; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Full health coverage

Retirement and flexible spending plans

Employee support resources

Virtual care

Student loan forgiveness

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Monarch is seeking a Para Professional to provide essential support to individuals in our care. This PRN position requires assessing and assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals while supporting their integration into the community. A High School Diploma is required, and while experience with individuals with mental health or developmental challenges is preferred, it is not mandatory.

The role includes facilitating person-centered relationships and ensuring each individual’s rights are upheld. Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals for hopes and desires and provide necessary support.
• Support community relationship development for individuals receiving services.
• Assist individuals in participating fully in their community.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department: LTSS - Para Professional

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Schedule: This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as‑needed basis.

Starting Pay: $17.00

Education: High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications: Driver’s License (Valid) – USA

Experience: Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) who have a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder. Not required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Full health coverage
• Retirement and flexible spending plans
• Employee support resources
• Virtual care
• Student loan forgiveness
• Exclusive discounts

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.
• 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.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
• Maintain certification in all agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist people receiving services during late night hours on occasion.
• 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.
• Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
• Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

*The definition of an Innovations direct care worker includes all workers required for compliance with, or delivery of, the relevant Innovations waiver service definitions and the delivery of a unit of Innovations services to individuals in the definition of direct care worker to be applied and shall include only caregivers who are contracted for the Page 230 Session Law 2023-134 House Bill 259 provision of services in a legally appropriate manner.

Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.