Job Description:
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Department: Individualized Supported Living
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will provide individualized support and training, helping clients thrive in their own homes and communities. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are patient, empathetic, and committed to fostering independence in others. Your efforts will empower clients to achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.
As a DSP, you will work closely with clients, following their Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to provide essential support in various areas, including personal hygiene, money management, and community integration. Your role is vital in ensuring that clients receive the care and assistance they need to lead fulfilling lives.
The Direct Support Professional position offers…
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
• Report to and work with assigned clients according to the times specified on the support schedule.
• Read and understand the content of the current Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each client.
• Provide support as specified in the personal plan, including accompaniment to medical appointments and recreational activities.
• Train clients in personal hygiene, money management, safety, household skills, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Document progress on goals and objectives as stated in the ISP.
• Complete detailed residential daily notes and maintain accurate financial records for client purchases.
• Implement emergency and safety drills as specified in the Individual Safety Plan.
• Complete General Event Reports (GERs) in Therap and Event Reports per state guidelines.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid, and Med Aide if administering medications.
• Attend meetings and specialized training as directed.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, or successful completion of training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.
Additional Qualifications:
• Must have a reliable means of communication.
• Must possess skills to read and understand written materials and write clearly and legibly.
• Must have a working air conditioner and heater in any vehicle used to transport clients.
• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.
Physical Requirements:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting individuals in their journey toward independence, we encourage you to apply today!
Keywords: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Individualized Supported Living, Intellectual Disabilities, Community Integration, Personal Assistance, Skill Development, Caregiver, Support Services, El Dorado Springs
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
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