Community Specialist, Direct Support / Dsp (Part Time)

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 Community Specialist to join our team in Robbins, NC.

Immediate opening -- start working as early as April 8th with a completed background check!

As the Community Specialist, you will develop a positive relationship with the individuals receiving services and their family in a work, home, school, or community setting while assisting them in achieving their personal dreams and goals as designated in the individual goal plans, as well as providing periodic relief to their caregiver. The work site is listed as our Pittsboro location, however, most of your work time will be spent with these individuals out in the community. These individuals like to engage in community activities and volunteer work. They are active and look for new things to add to their daily schedule. You will also be working with these individuals and helping them build their independent living skills in the home. Personal transportation will be used to take the individuals out into the community.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 4 PM - 7 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM

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 and insurance 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!
• Paid Time Off, including 10 paid company holidays
• Our company qualifies for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
• Employee Development Program
• 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!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person