Direct Support Professional - CC

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS • Springfield, MO

20h • $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional – Community Connections is a position designed around meeting client specific needs. The goal of this position is providing community integration. A Direct Support Professional – Community Connections employee is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their community integration goals.

Requirements

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid chauffeur’s license with a good driving record. Or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Dependable automobile and current Liability or higher auto insurance.
• The Direct Support Professional will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community.
• A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
• Ability to work independently in one-on-six community setting.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate role modeling skills through acceptable attire, speech, and interactions.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities, their families, and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to accurately report and record data and observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
• Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to maintain a consistent record of punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to safely transport individuals supported to a variety of community locations.
• A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license
• Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
• Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration.
• Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop
• Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety.
• Successfully complete a course in Abuse & Neglect
• Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and mentor clients as they focus on developing independence in their community
• Educating clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living
• Exploring various community businesses and social activities with your clients while supporting their employment, household, and personal goals
• Work hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients
• Provides support and training to persons served in daily life skills such as personal hygiene, weekly cooking and grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Takes appropriate action in case of a fire and/or disaster.
• Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment for persons served at SOAR.
• Developing plans for evacuation and training in securing emergency services such as the police, the fire department and ambulance.
• Provide training in basic money management, shopping skills, developing relationships, volunteering, leisure skill development.
• Maintains confidentiality of persons served.
• Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans under the supervisor of the Community Support Coordinator and Program Supervisor; provides supports as identified in the personal plans.
• Actively participates in team meetings.
• Initiates opportunities for community inclusion and access.
• Provides support to persons served in becoming active participants in their communities.
• Supports persons served in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community of their choosing.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.) - Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel related to client activities.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED