Direct Support Professional - Community Connections

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Springfield, MO

1d•$21 - $0•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Community Connections team. This is an entry-level human services position providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings. DSPs help individuals build independence, reach their personal goals, develop life skills, and become active members of their communities. This position includes supporting individuals with daily living activities, community activities, shopping, cooking, money management, relationships, volunteering, and leisure activities. Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available. Hours and assignments may vary based on the needs of the individuals and teams. Applicants must be willing and able to travel throughout Christian, Greene, and Webster Counties. Community Connections employees may work at various community locations and must be comfortable safely transporting individuals to different locations throughout the service area.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Candidates must be able to work independently in a one-on-six community setting.
Candidates must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively.
Candidates must be able to work flexible and varied hours.
Candidates must be able to respect and advocate for individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to accurately document information and observations.
Candidates must be able to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push/pull items.
Candidates must be able to safely transport individuals to various community locations.
Candidates must maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
Candidates must pass CPR and First Aid training.
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
Be a minimum of eighteen years of age and possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support and training with daily living skills, including hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
Help individuals develop money management, shopping, relationship-building, volunteering, and leisure skills.
Support individuals in participating in meaningful activities within their communities.
Implement strategies and outcomes outlined in individual personal plans.
Encourage independence, community involvement, and personal growth.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.
Participate in team meetings and work closely with supervisors and other members of the individual's support team.
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.
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.