Direct Support Professional DSP - Split Shift Driver

Choices For People Center•Rolla, MO

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About The Position

Choices for People provides year-round support and instructional programs to help individuals with disabilities develop essential life skills that promote inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity, with the goal of maximizing quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible. The organization supports individual goal-oriented program planning and advocates for individuals by helping remove barriers in the community. The Direct Support Professional provides direct services to individuals and coordinates needs for each person on their caseload. The role supports and advocates for individuals, delivers individualized care and training, promotes participation and independence, and helps individuals access employment, volunteer, social, and community opportunities. The position also maintains records and a safe environment, communicates with stakeholders, follows applicable policies and regulations, and operates facility vehicles to transport individuals. The position is part-time. Compensation is $17.50 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Job offers are contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Complete a criminal background check and drug screen successfully; job offers are contingent on these checks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Establish a secure, positive environment that supports individuals’ needs, self-expression, and goals.
Oversee individuals, attend to their needs, and perform housekeeping duties.
Deliver individualized services, training, and care in accordance with healthcare professionals’ instructions, individual plans, and other guidelines.
Maintain working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to identify job, volunteer, and social opportunities.
Evaluate individuals’ backgrounds, skills, and interests, and prepare resumes as needed to support interviewing and workforce entry.
Assist individuals with job searches, applications, and follow-up communications.
Promote individuals’ decision-making, productivity, and participation in activities.
Promote independence in daily activities, including work, learning, and leisure.
Facilitate individuals’ inclusion in community experiences and activities.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
Assist with daily living errands as needed.
Maintain knowledge of individuals’ requirements and keep knowledge current regarding regulations and best practices for service delivery.
Communicate routinely with stakeholders about program changes, concerns, and service delivery.
Maintain current, accurate, and timely division records.
Participate in compliance reviews and audits, including tax functions when applicable.
Follow organizational policies and standards and applicable legislative requirements.
Operate facility vehicles to transport individuals in accordance with policies and government statutes.