Day Program Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Now Hiring: Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Carrollton, MO Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a difference and actually enjoy going to work? We've got you covered! Pay: $19.00/hour Why You'll Love It: You will spend your day actively engaged in on-site and off-site activities Be part of a large, supportive team Receive paid training and certifications (CPR, First Aid, Med Aide & more) What You'll Do: Provide direct care and supervision to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in a day program setting. Support individuals in developing life, social, and vocational skills through structured activities. Assist individuals with personal care needs as required while maintaining dignity and respect. Facilitate group activities, community outings, and skill-building programs. Monitor individuals' safety, health, and well-being throughout the day. Document services, progress, and incidents according to program and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support individualized support plans. Promote independence, inclusion, and positive engagement for all participants. Other duties as needed. Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Hospital Confinement & Indemnity Coverage Critical Illness Coverage 401(k) (available to full-time, part-time, and PRN staff) Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation & Bereavement Leave Supportive team and leadership
Requirements
- Must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.
- Ability to show strong work ethic, accept supervision and constructive feedback, as well as provide supervision and feedback.
- Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility in scheduling. The needs of the individuals being served must be met at all times.
- Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.
- Ability to lift over 50 lbs and sit/stand for prolonged periods.
- Valid driver's license and proof of personal automotive insurance if transporting individuals in personal vehicle.
- Must posses or be able to obtain a class E driver's license.
- Ability to complete all agency required training and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by agency and DMH.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in a day program setting.
- Support individuals in developing life, social, and vocational skills through structured activities.
- Assist individuals with personal care needs as required while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Facilitate group activities, community outings, and skill-building programs.
- Monitor individuals' safety, health, and well-being throughout the day.
- Document services, progress, and incidents according to program and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support individualized support plans.
- Promote independence, inclusion, and positive engagement for all participants.
- Other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Hospital Confinement & Indemnity Coverage
- Critical Illness Coverage
- 401(k) (available to full-time, part-time, and PRN staff)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Bereavement Leave
- Supportive team and leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
