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

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Blue Springs, MO

10h

About The Position

We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we’ll get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional to join our team! While we are excited to get to know you, let’s start by telling you a little about us! CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50+ more in our sight. Speaking of goals, CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral, high medical needs, and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday. All Direct Support Professionals must have a 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, and proof of education. Ready to see what we can offer you? Keep reading! CDD offers a wide range of benefits:

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide positive and kind support to Individuals served in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP) 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 and 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.
Ability to lift, push and pull 50+ lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly to complete assigned tasks.
Proficient English, written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain required licensures and certifications
Other duties as assigned