Direct Support Professional - Day Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional plays a crucial role in empowering individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to achieve their goals, acquire new skills, and live fulfilling lives. This role is essential in assisting individuals in a day habilitation setting with achieving their personal goals, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering independence. The Direct Support Professional will provide the people served a life that allows for personal dignity, respect, choice, and community. This role thrives on building life-changing relationships and has a strong commitment to supporting others.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or HiSET
- Age 18
- Valid Driver’s License and Good Driving Record
- Must have a Class E license in Missouri or Class C in Kansas OR be able to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Successful Background Screening
- Eligibility to Work in the U.S.
- Must be able to pass and maintain all required trainings including CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention, Medication Administration, etc.
- Successfully pass “Fit for Duty” physical
Responsibilities
- Embody the PCBS Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
- Support a Person-Centered philosophy
- Support persons served to lead their healthy, clean, and safe lifestyle that meets their preferences
- Advocate for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
- Participate in the development and execution of individualized support plans (ISPs) tailored to each participant’s goals and preferences
- Assist participants in accessing community resources, encouraging participation in local events, and fostering relationships with peers
- Implement Individualized Person-Centered Plans which may include: Provide protected oversight at levels noted in the plan; Administer medications according to policy and training; Physically assist (support, lift, transfer, etc.) persons as needed; Provide transportation for persons served; Support persons served to be active members of the community; Provide feeding, restroom, and personal hygiene support; Provide non-violent crisis intervention techniques as needed according to policy and training; Provide other supports for persons served as needed
- Lead pre-planned activity classes independently or with co-worker, facilitate group community outings, and support positive behaviors
- Facilitate safe and fun community outings (park, movies, bowling, museum)
- Document supports provided as required in daily shift logs and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of persons served following policy and procedures
- Maintain current training and certifications in all required areas
- Communicate both verbally and non-verbally in a clear, efficient, and respectful way in both oral and written formats
- Constructively communicate inter-departmentally to ensure service delivery to clients
- Complete tasks on time and up to the expected standard
- Work through disagreements with honesty and transparency fostering a trusting team environment
- Work as part of a team, collaborating with other staff members, families, and service providers to enhance the quality of support
- Report facility and maintenance/safety needs to supervisor
- Perform general cleaning chores as assigned
- Attend all meetings and agency functions as required
- Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
