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

Monarch; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Monarch in Jamestown, NC is seeking a Caring Direct Support Professional (Sleepover) to provide person-centered support in a residential setting. This PRN, part-time role requires sleepover shifts and a focus on helping individuals achieve personal goals.

You will assess hopes, help build community connections, support daily living activities, document progress, and maintain safety and advocacy. A valid US driver license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, IDD, or SUD.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals to identify hopes, dreams, and goals and provide supports.
• Help individuals build relationships in their community and with natural supports.
• Encourage participation in community activities aligned with interests.
• Protect rights and promote advocacy for the people served.
• Provide emotional, physical, and medical support as needed.
• Document progress notes, timesheets, and related records.
• Attend trainings and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Sleepover care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Join Our Caring Direct Support Professional / DSP Team (Sleepover)Apply: Jamestown, NC: Part time: Posted Today: R11799**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0**Schedule**:This is a PRN position. Shift coverage on an as-needed basis.**Pay Range Minimum:**$17.00**Education We're Looking for:**High School Diploma (Required)**Certifications We're Looking For:**Drivers License (Valid) - USA**Experience We're Looking For:**Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder | Not Required**Job Description Summary:**Primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. Sleepover at a residential setting is required.**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.