Direct Support Professional

Mosaic • Liberal, KS

17d

About The Position

Mosaic is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people as they learn and develop daily living skills and life activities, with the goal of living as independently as possible. The role involves helping people identify and achieve their personal goals, monitoring their comfort and safety, and ensuring their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met. DSPs also provide emotional support and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

The job is suited to someone who enjoys helping others, listens and communicates effectively, values inclusion, manages time well, and is dependable and proactive. Mosaic describes its commitment to a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. No experience or educational requirements are needed; thorough training is provided.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Frequent physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending, with occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
• Constant reaching between knee and shoulder level, frequent reaching below knee level and overhead, occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds of force, and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover.
• Help people identify and achieve the goals that are important to them.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of people served and ensure their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Provide emotional support.
• Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed