Community Networking Specialist

Platte County Board of Services•Kansas City, MO

9d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional is the frontline leader responsible for promoting those with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live their best lives by working directly with people to reach their day to day and long-term goals of community involvement and membership.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or HiSET
Age 18
Valid Driver’s License and Good Driving Record
Successful Background Screen
Eligibility to Work in the U.S.
Must be able to pass and maintain all required trainings including CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention, Medication Administration, etc.
Must possess, maintain, and have the ability to utilize a personal electronic device for the purpose of communication, two-factor authentication, and tracking hours worked.
Must be adaptable to a changing schedule, with flexibility in both workdays and hours based on participant and program requirements.
Must have successfully completed the DSP I Orientation and Training period

Responsibilities

Embodies the PCBS Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
Serves as an example for supporting a Person-Centered philosophy
Shows consistent skills in supporting persons served to lead their healthy, clean, and safe lifestyles that meets their preferences
Advocates, and provides an example of advocating, for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Supporting persons served to provide input into all aspects of their lives and the Individualized Person-Centered Planning process and provides mentorship to others as needed
Is a leader in ensuring persons served know about their community and support them in making choices related to accessing the community
Provide protected oversight at levels noted in the plan
Administer medications according to policy and training
Physically assist (support, lift, transfer, etc.) persons as needed
Provide transportation for persons served
Provide personal hygiene support
Provide non-violent crisis intervention techniques as needed according to policy and training
Provide other supports for persons served as needed
Is a leader in documenting supports provided as required and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of persons served following PCBS policy and procedures
Deliver services designed to increase an individual’s connection and engagement in formal and informal supports.
Develop flexible, sustainable and supportive community resources and relationships.
Ability to introduce individuals served to community resources and supports.
Ability to develop skills that will facilitate integration of individuals into their community.
Maintains current training in all required areas
Serves as mentor and example for co-workers, particularly those in a DSP roles
Leads by communicating both verbally and non-verbally in a clear, efficient and respectful way in both oral and written formats
Sets an example and mentors others to complete tasks on time and up to the expected standard
Shows exceptional skills in working through disagreements with honesty and transparency fostering a trusting team environment
Supports, mentors and works with teammates in a collaborative way that aids improvement of skills and outcomes
Works with Professional Manager to ensure proper staffing
Report vehicle maintenance/safety needs to supervisor
Attend all meetings and agency functions as required
Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor