DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-HOURLY

Apis Services Inc•Bridgeton, MO

7d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At RHD, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate (required)
Minimum 6 months to one (1) year direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or human services field
3-year clean motor vehicle record and valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Participates in the circles of support to assist with the development and implementation of outcomes that are agreed on by the circle of support. Staff will be expected to document the Person Served progress toward their vision in the daily participation logs, using techniques identified by the support plan.
Completes all State and agency-related training and implements training goals assigned at the Persons Served circle of support.
Keeps an accurate account of each Persons Served progress on all ISP goals by recording his or her responses to training sessions on Daily Participation Log forms to be routed to the Program Specialist/QIDP for review, and then to the Agency Case Manager.
Assists and makes sure that the Person Served with all daily living skills are protected from harm.
Attend all scheduled staff and agency meetings, and training for recertification, and other as assigned; does not bring children or relatives to the meetings
Completes orientation to pass all State and agency requirements for training at 80%; and completes any future training assigned by the supervisor or as a result of periodic job evaluations
Maintain a current driver's license; class D, to transport Person Served, and provide the agency with documentation of personal vehicle maintenance, and proof of vehicle insurance of any outside or agency vehicle being used for community participation or other activities by which the staff transports Person Served
Transports Person Served to social, recreational, and religious activities as scheduled on the posted monthly activity schedule. Does not transport Person Served to his or her own personal home without the approval of the Director
Assists in the maintenance and care of the home, supplies, and equipment (to include keeping vehicles clean and the vehicle log up to date), and be accountable for the use and inventory of the equipment, supplies, and appliances purchased for the Person Served. Does not smoke, eat, or drink in agency vehicles.
When assigned, dispenses routine oral medication as prescribed according to agency policies and procedures, as per instructions for medication administration training for unlicensed personnel
Completes required incident reports and calls in reportable incidents within the required timeframe of discovery or witnessing any abuse, neglect, exploitation, or reportable staff misconduct; Notifies family/guardians, ISC of any incidents within the required time frame.
Makes accurate and complete entries in the home's daily log according to policies and procedures to assure 24-hour logs are present and accurate.
Ensures passengers and self are safely secured in seat belts before moving vans or other vehicles from a parked position. All Person Served must be assisted on and off all vehicles.
Report for duty at the scheduled time, properly utilizing the time, properly utilizing the time and attendance system currently in place
Goes off duty when appropriately relieved
Can account for the whereabouts of all Persons Served during on-duty hours.
Demonstrates respect for all agency Persons Served, families, neighbors, and co-workers daily.
Report and document via the worker’ compensation First Report of Injury and other forms all staff injuries within 24-hours of occurrence to the supervisor and to Human Resources.
Is aware of agency on-call procedures to report emergencies related to residents, facility or vehicle after office hours, and on weekends or holidays
Assist with personal care needs of the Person Served which will include, but are not limited to bathing, feeding, ironing, laundry, personal grooming and other activities of daily living.
Assist with the preparation of well-balanced and culinary diverse meals to meet nutritional needs as outlined in the approved meal plan.
Assist the Program Specialist/QIDP with quality inspections of the facility to ensure that the Person Served home meet sanitary and safety compliance.
Assist Person Served in the preparation of belongings for travel (e.g. home visits, overnight visits with friends, vacations, etc.)
Documents the Person Served expenses monthly via a cash expenditure envelope and forwards all receipts to the Financial Case Manager.