Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Brightli•Poplar Bluff, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you'll have the opportunity to do just that! If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as well as yours! Brightli is on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, Brightli prioritizes fostering a culture of belonging and connection within its workforce. Brightli encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, believing that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens its mission. Brightli is forming a new behavioral health organization under a new model where multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Brightli believes that together they can do so much more than survive, answering the call for community needs for years to come.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Good communication and people skills
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Basic computer skills
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)
Pass a background check

Responsibilities

Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities
Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping
Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene
Write notes about client progress and achievements
Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Attend meetings and training sessions
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employee Discounts - Verizon, AT&T, and more
Employee Assistance Program - counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you
Mileage Reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-Notch Training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career Advancement Opportunities - promoting from within
Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture - an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness