Day Program Direct Support Professional-Neosho

Community Support Services of Missouri•Neosho, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals at Community Support Services provide high quality, person centered, hands on support to individuals with a variety of developmental and/or physical disabilities. Hands-on support includes assistance in all activities of daily living as identified by an individual’s habilitation team. These supports may include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning responsibilities, meal preparation, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene and companionship. At CSS we believe that we exist to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by their potential.

Requirements

Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere
Ability to be flexible in all areas
Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives
Provide support without fostering dependence
Make defendable, common sense decisions
Pass CPI Association requirements for physical intervention, CPR, First Aid Training and Medication Administration in accordance with CSS policy.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
Meet driver-approved standards as described in the Vehicle Usage Policy.
A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as well as proof of current auto insurance is required.
Dependable transportation with functioning heat and air conditioning systems and functioning seat belts for safety for transporting individuals served.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Review and Implementation of the Individualized Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
Provide support while demonstrating respect and dignity of the individual served by interacting with individuals served in a positive, person centered manner.
Commitment to providing quality services to individuals and their families.
Monitoring of individual physical and emotional health.
Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the Agency for all areas of individual care.
Submit all required documentation by the required deadlines.
Maintain open, positive, person centered communication with Supervisor(s) and stakeholders.
Attend all required trainings as scheduled
Adhere to staffing rotation expectations as established by CSS policy and program processes.