Vocational Direct Support Professional / DSP -- Support Work & Independence

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Complete daily progress notes and communication log 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.
• Make a Difference in Someone's Life!
• You Belong at Monarch
• Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. 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

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Additional Information

Department: LTSS - Para Professional Scheduled Weekly Hours: 25 Schedule : Monday, Wednesday & Friday (2:30pm-8:30pm), Saturday (10am-5pm) Starting Pay: $15.00 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 adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities | Not Required

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