DSP - Full Time Positions + Premium Pay - Warrensburg

Behavioral Health Allies•Warrensburg, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) is seeking energetic, passionate, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide care and support to clients and their families. The role involves assisting adolescents and young adults with severe behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities with various life activities. This includes transporting them to appointments, administering medications, assisting with cooking, facilitating activities both at home and in the community, and promoting their overall health, safety, and well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
Valid Driver's License
6 Months of work experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities
Prefer work with Adolescent and young adults in a behavioral health setting
Bachelor Degree, welcome but not required (applicable areas are: Psychology, Social Services, Special Education, or related fields)
CNA experience is not required but we love the experience you bring

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Services, Special Education, or related fields
CNA experience

Responsibilities

Assist and/or facilitates the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the participants’ preference, needs and interests. Implementation of Behavioral Support Plan and Individualized Programming as instructed by clinical staff.
Assist in and/or administer Crisis Management and redirection.
Ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for the individuals being served.
Assist individuals when practicing skills to develop more acquired proficiency in independence. This includes support of all activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene practices, cleaning, cooking, medication management (L1MA certified staff), budgeting, etc.)
Support community visits with individuals being served.
Maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data as instructed.
Transport and support community errands, visits and medical appointments with individuals served.