Direct Support Professional DSP

Choices for People•Sullivan, MO

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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. Position Summary Responsible for providing direct services to individuals and coordinating needs for each individual on their caseload. Support and advocate for all individuals served. This position is primarily Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, however it does require the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when individuals need job coaching at those times.

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.