Community Living DSP - Arnold Full Time Evening

Pony Birdorporated•Arnold, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pony Bird is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities and enrich their lives. The role focuses on helping individuals reach their potential, maintaining their quality of life with dignity and respect, supporting independence, and providing assistance with activities of daily living and total care as needed. The position also involves following Individual Support Plans and behavior or social support plans, maintaining accurate records, providing protective oversight, and helping keep the home environment safe and clean. The position is based in Arnold and works the evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a requirement to work every other weekend. Employees use agency vehicles to transport individuals to community services, employment, training programs, medical appointments, and other activities. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with listed evening, midnight, and weekend differentials. Paid training and benefits are offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and solve problems.
Ability to evacuate individuals in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or other emergency.
Ability to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques; paid training is provided.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Ability to travel independently while driving agency vehicles.
Ability to maintain attendance in accordance with agency policy and follow call-in and call-off procedures.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in reaching their full life potential and maintaining quality of life with dignity and respect.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including dressing, cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, and bathing.
Encourage independence according to each individual's capacity.
Provide guidance, instruction, training, and observation in self-care, meal preparation, social and leisure activities, and community participation as outlined in Individual Support Plans.
Follow Individual Support Plans and implement interventions described in Behavior Support Plans or Social Support Plans.
Provide protective oversight at individuals' homes and in the community.
Drive agency vehicles to transport individuals to community services, employment, training programs, medical or dental appointments, and other activities.
Accompany individuals to medical and dental appointments and obtain written documentation of services provided.
Encourage and assist individuals with planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks and following healthcare-provider recommendations.
Observe and document individuals' activities, behavior, medical issues, progress, and services provided.
Maintain accurate documentation and accountability for individuals' funds.
Maintain a safe, clean home environment and follow facility, health, safety, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Uphold individuals' civil and human rights and treat them with dignity and respect.
Report any suspicion of abuse or neglect to an immediate supervisor, Program Manager, or Director.
Complete accident or incident reports before leaving the shift.
Know fire-safety and emergency procedures and assist individuals with evacuation when needed.
Maintain attendance and follow agency call-in and call-off procedures.
Complete and maintain required training.
At Pomme locations, obtain Direct Support Professional with Medication Aide Level I certification if directed by Community Living managers and the medical team.