Pals University's Day Hab ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Blue Springs, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pals University's Day Hab is seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join their team. CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. They have been providing these services for over 50 years and aim to continue for many more. CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals, as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral, have high medical needs, and for shifts occurring on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

Class E driver license in Missouri or a Class C driver license in Kansas
Proof of auto insurance in your name for a reliable and legal form of transportation
Proof of education
High School Diploma or GED required
Proficient English, written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide day habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities including classroom activities in exercise and fitness, crafts, leisure and daily living skills.
Provide feeding and personal hygiene assistance.
Assist with community off-site activities.
Provide positive and kind support to Individuals and students served in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), Plan Addendums, Behavior Support Plans, doctor’s orders, Missouri Quality Outcomes and other written documentation.
Work with supervisory staff to plan curriculum and activities appropriate for individual needs and skills of Individuals.
Assist in assigned classroom or on community access or rotate with an assigned Individual/student throughout the day as needed and requested.
Demonstrate engagement with Individuals and students in a supportive, helpful and gentle manner.
Encourage the development of a positive, meaningful relationship with Individuals/students in order to increase feelings of being safe and loved.
Maintain confidentiality for HIPPA/FERPA and programming files/information.
Complete written documentation as required.
Assist with grooming needs of the Individual’s including: tooth brushing, hand washing, feeding/lunchtime clean up, etc.; always promoting the independence of the Individual/student.
Use appropriate behavior management techniques; assist and cooperate in implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Facilitate the program schedule/routine.
Follow and implement supervisory directions.
Use appropriate lifting techniques to assist Individual with toileting and transitions as needed.
Work cooperatively on maintaining orderliness, sanitization and cleanliness of equipment and materials.
Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook and policies & procedures manual.
Attend and actively participate in required in-services, trainings, staff meetings or other program plan meetings as assigned.
Maintain required licensures and certifications.
Other duties as assigned