Experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) – FT & PT | $20–$24/hr Potential | St. Louis & St. Charles
About The Position
Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all. Community makes us all stronger. As an experienced Community Living Specialist (DSP) with Easterseals, you'll work alongside people with disabilities to help them thrive in their homes and their community. The Community Living Specialist is equivalent to a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and provides daily assistance, care taking, medication administration, and individualized supports for people with disabilities living in their home. This position provides direct care, education, advocacy, and implementation of individualized support plans while ensuring services meet organizational guidelines and accreditation standards. We are especially seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals who are confident supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who may have complex behavioral support needs, including implementing individualized behavior support plans, using de-escalation strategies, and maintaining a calm, structured environment in homes where individuals may engage in behaviors that require additional support.
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have your own vehicle, and documentation for a valid driver's license and car insurance.
- At least one year of experience providing direct support (as a DSP or Direct Support Professional) to individuals with disabilities required.
- Must have basic computer skills and be able to work with a variety of computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting individuals with behavioral support needs is strongly preferred. An RBT certification is not required for this position.
Responsibilities
- daily assistance
- care taking
- medication administration
- individualized supports for people with disabilities living in their home
- direct care
- education
- advocacy
- implementation of individualized support plans
- ensuring services meet organizational guidelines and accreditation standards
- implementing individualized behavior support plans
- using de-escalation strategies
- maintaining a calm, structured environment in homes where individuals may engage in behaviors that require additional support
Benefits
- Part-time employment, 12 hour shifts on a Saturday or Sunday
- Full-time employment, 8 & 12 hour shifts evenings and weekends
- Pay based on individual experience
- Paid job training
- Yearly raise opportunities
- Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
