DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-FULL TIME

Apis Services Inc•Bridgeton, MO

16h

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding job in the arts? Fine Line Studios, an arts-based day program at Resources for Human Development, is looking for creative individuals with art skills to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities at our program in Bridgeton. Direct Support Professionals at Fine Line Studios facilitate art activities, inspire creative expression, support participants to develop their art skills and foster independence. The ideal candidate for this position is compassionate, creative, and eager to make a positive impact on their community. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to individuals who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychosocial, and personal needs of the individuals in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.

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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office, email, time-recording and other applications
Knowledge of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments
Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled individuals
Excellent documentation and financial/mathematical skills
Strong documentation skills
Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel;
Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements
The ability to supervise and/or assist individuals served of the Residential program
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel.
Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
Schedule flexibility
Stress Tolerance: Recognize crisis situations and react to such in a calm, mature manner; accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; and the ability to identify, react to, and report security concerns.
Completion of all required training including but not limited to CPR and First-Aid

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
Supports the independence of individuals served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
Models hope and optimism when encouraging individuals served to achieve their potential.
Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
Provides supervision and guidance to individuals served to build skills and competence.
Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures
Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures
Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment consistent with the organizations policies and procedures
Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of individuals served.
May assist individuals served with daily medication administration.
Consumer transportation including, but not limited to, medical appointments, community activities, school/day programming, religious services, and family visits
Perform all daily activities within any home setting including, but not limited to, meal preparation, activities of daily living, shopping, household cleaning and maintenance, leisure activities, and consumer outcomes
Assist with community home licensing annually and home activities as prescribed in operating regulations
ISP development and outcomes
Accurate completion of required paperwork to include but not limited to medication logs, daily logs, goal logs, incident reports, sleep / awake charts, weight charts, BM charts, fire drill logs, seizure logs, behavior plan documentation, gas receipts, vehicle logs, consumer funds
Accurate completion of hours worked through HRIS system to clock in/out
Completion of required training hours on an annual basis according to the Training year
Completion of Competency Based Training as needed
Attend all scheduled home and office staff meetings
Assist with on call activities and emergency situations as requested by the Program Manager
Responsible for the safety and well-being of all the individuals residing in the home(s)
Administer consumer medications
Work with Lead DSP and Program Manager to ensure that all the needs of the individuals are met according to their ISP
Follow all supervision requirements of consumers as noted in consumer ISP/BSP
Assist the Program Manager with special projects related to the Agency
Other duties/tasks as assigned or requested by supervisor or Lead DS