Direct Support Specialist / DSP, Residential - $500 Sign On Bonus
Join us in our mission to provide hope, promote wellness and empower people who need it the most.
Do you enjoy helping people to achieve their goals and dreams?
Want to work for a company committed to supporting, educating, and empowering people to choose and achieve what is important to them?
Monarch NC, a provider of high-quality and trauma-informed care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders, is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our Residential team in New Bern, NC.
Work Schedule:
- Every other weekend, Saturday through Sunday, 7 AM - 7 PM
***There is a $500 sign on bonus for this position!***
As a Direct Support Professional, you will you will be primarily responsible for supporting people to achieve their personal dreams and goals. Staff is on 1:3 ratio (1 staff to 3 people we support). There are at least two staff members scheduled on every shift. The people we support all sleep through the night at this location and may be non-verbal. The Overnight Shift is expected to stay awake the entire shift and must check on the people we support every 15 minutes and document accordingly.
Duties Include:
- Administer morning medication
- Handfeed meals
- Transportation to appointments
- Cook meals
- Assist with showers and personal care
- Daily charting and documentation
- Cleaning and general upkeep of the site
- Light cleaning on certain shifts
- Deep cleaning on certain shifts
To qualify, candidates must have the following:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health issues or substance abuse issues.
- A valid Driver's License is also required.
We understand that in order for our professionals to take good care of our people, we need to take good care of them too. That’s why we offer the following benefits:
- Employee Care Fund for Monarch staff facing financial hardship as a result of unforeseen circumstances like a natural disaster, house fire or other emergencies!
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, including 10 paid company holidays
- Employee Development Program
- Our company qualifies for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
- Employee Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
...and much more!
Come join us in our mission to support people with disabilities in growing toward their potential, reaching their dreams, and making their own informed choices about where they live, learn, work, play and worship. We look forward to working with you!