FT & PT Direct Support Professional | DSP | $20 / hour | West County St. Louis
About The Position
Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. As a Community Living Specialist 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 or a DSP and provides daily assistance, care taking and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home. This position provides direct care support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual's support plan and ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have your own vehicle, and documentation for a valid driver's license and car insurance.
- Must have basic computer skills and be able to work with a variety of computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing direct supports to individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provides daily assistance, care taking and supports for individuals with disabilities living in their home.
- Provides direct care support, education and advocacy as outlined in the individual's support plan.
- Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Paid job training
- Yearly raise opportunities
- Comprehensive PTO
- retirement
- 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
