Direct Support Professional - SOAR

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS • Lee's Summit, MO

5d • $22

About The Position

Positions starting at $22.00 per hour! Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. What is this job all about? In this role you and your amazing clients will be out in the community interacting with businesses and community partnerships. The SOAR program is structured to provide a variety of clients with real world experience utilizing positive support techniques to help them succeed. You will learn to use different community resources and structured situations to assist them in meeting their goals each day in order to lead more fulfilling lives. If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like? A SOAR employee is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their learning. You will do this by: Educating clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living. Exploring various community businesses and social activities with your clients while supporting their employment, household, and personal goals. Work hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients. Here’s a little more: Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.) - Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position. Potential for annual wage increases. Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Requirements

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Possess a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
• The Direct Support Professional will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community.
• A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
• Ability to work independently in one-on-six community setting.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate role modeling skills through acceptable attire, speech, and interactions.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities, their families, and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to accurately report and record data and observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
• Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to maintain a consistent record of punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to safely transport individuals supported to a variety of community locations.
• A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license
• Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
• Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration.
• Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop
• Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety.
• Successfully complete a course in Abuse & Neglect
• Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educating clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Exploring various community businesses and social activities with your clients while supporting their employment, household, and personal goals.
• Work hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients.
• Provides support and training to persons served in daily life skills such as personal hygiene, weekly cooking and grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Takes appropriate action in case of a fire and/or disaster.
• Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment for persons served at SOAR.
• Developing plans for evacuation and training in securing emergency services such as the police, the fire department and ambulance.
• Provide training in basic money management, shopping skills, developing relationships, volunteering, leisure skill development.
• Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans under the supervisor of the Community Support Coordinator and Program Supervisor; provides supports as identified in the personal plans.
• Actively participates in team meetings.
• Initiates opportunities for community inclusion and access.
• Provides support to persons served in becoming active participants in their communities.
• Supports persons served in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community of their choosing.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.)
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees