Direct Support Professional DSP - Split Shift Driver

Choices for People • Salem, MO

77d

About The Position

Choices for People provides year-round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills. These skills promote inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible. Choices for People assists in individual goal-oriented program planning, and acts as an advocate in the community through the removal of attitudinal, architectural, environmental, financial, employment-related, communicational, transportation, and other barriers.

Requirements

• At minimum, 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individuals' needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Overseeing individuals and taking care of their needs and performing housekeeping duties.
• Delivers individualized services, training, and care for individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals’ instructions, their individual plan, and other specific guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job, volunteer, and social opportunities for clients.
• Responsible for evaluating an individual’s background, skills, and interests as well as building resumes as needed to prepare individuals for interviewing and entry to the workforce to match potential jobs.
• Assist individuals with job searches via the Internet or business contacts to identify potential job openings, assist with the application process, and follow-up communication.
• Advance individuals’ decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Facilitate individuals’ inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Assists with daily living errands as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals’ requirements.
• Ensure knowledge base remains current with regulations and best practice trends for service delivery.
• Communicate with all stakeholders on a routine basis to share program changes, stay abreast of concerns and evaluate service delivery.
• Maintain current, accurate, timely records for division.
• Actively participate in compliance reviews and audits to include tax functions if applicable.
• Uphold all policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.
• Operate facility's vehicles transporting individuals in compliance with policies and governmental statutes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED