Direct Support Professional Respite Care Part Time Day and Overnight

Pony Birdorporated•Mapaville, MO

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals - MA1, for our new Respite Program in Mapaville! Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees. We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment. This new position focuses on providing respite supports with dignity and respect and supporting individuals with developmental, physical, and medical needs. Direct care will be provided if an individual does not possess the skill necessary to complete the task or to meet the need. Staff in this position are required to demonstrate warmth, insight, interest, and respect for the Individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High School diploma / GED
Must complete required training classes within DMH/Licensure timelines.
Complete and maintain First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification and other DMH/Licensure training/certification requirements through the duration of employment.
Must successfully complete the Pony Bird Level I Medication Aide program approved by the State of Missouri for medication administration, having an acceptable score on the written and clinical examinations and having received certification as Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

Providing respite supports with dignity and respect.
Supporting individuals with developmental, physical, and medical needs.
Providing direct care if an individual does not possess the skill necessary to complete the task or to meet the need.
Demonstrating warmth, insight, interest, and respect for the Individuals with disabilities.