Vocational Direct Support Professional​/DSP - Independence

Schedule:

Monday (9am-3pm) and Tuesday-Friday (9am-2:30pm). Weekly hours: 28 hours.

Pay Range Minimum: $15.00 per hour.

The Developmental Specialist Vocational is primarily responsible for developing a positive relationship with the individuals they support while assisting them in achieving their personal dreams and goals as designated in the individual goal plans.

• 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 the 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.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services by practicing safety procedures in the community and on the job.
• Continually educate people receiving services on required work procedures, facility rules, policies, practices and their rights.
• 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 goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication logs to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
• Assist in maintaining all necessary records, daily attendance, check sheets, production sheets, etc.
• Substitute in‑house or in the community as demands occur.
• Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Sleepover at a residential setting may be required.
• 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.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.

• High School Diploma (Required).
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Experience working with adults with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities (Not required).

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package that includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other perks tailored to the role, employment type, and location.

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.