Direct Support Professional | Part Time - Tues, Wed, Fri 3pm - 7pm

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Springfield, MO

3d•$21 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide individualized support to a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role helps the person build independence, develop life skills, pursue personal goals, and participate in their community. Support includes daily routines, household responsibilities, personal development, community activities, employment goals, and medication and behavioral support as needed. The DSP implements individual personal plans, helps maintain a safe and clean home, observes and documents changes in the person's physical, emotional, and behavioral condition, and communicates with the support team. The role also involves assisting with groceries, meal preparation, personal funds, basic health care, emergency responses, and the orientation of new employees. The DSP receives close supervision from the Team Manager, Program Supervisor, and/or other staff. The position offers a fixed schedule of 12 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Employees must also complete two weeks of paid weekday training and orientation from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be patient, dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable providing hands-on support.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion toward individuals with disabilities.
Have a commitment to supporting individuals' independence and to The Arc of the Ozarks' mission.
Exercise good judgment and discretion and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
Be able to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing and accurately report and record observations.
Be able to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items.
Maintain punctuality and attendance.
Be a licensed and insured driver; obtain a Class E driver's license if driving individuals in an Arc vehicle.
Successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
Successfully complete required training in medication administration, MANDT, OSHA health and safety, abuse and neglect, and electronic documentation.
Previous DSP experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Direct Support Professional experience.
Directly relevant experience, for which additional pay may be available.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
Teach and support independent living skills, including grocery shopping, meal preparation, and household responsibilities.
Help individuals build confidence and independence through hands-on learning and encouragement.
Support individuals in participating in meaningful vocational, domestic, leisure, and community activities of their choosing.
Support employment, household, personal, and individual-plan goals.
Provide medication and behavioral support as required, following applicable certification.
Assist with basic health care, including taking vital signs and applying simple dressings when necessary.
Help individuals manage personal funds and support their choices and budgeting.
Implement outcomes and strategies in personal plans and attend review meetings when assigned.
Maintain a safe and clean residential environment, including assisting with emergency and evacuation planning.
Observe, report, and document changes in individuals' physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions and progress.
Maintain household supply inventories and notify appropriate parties when items are needed.
Respond appropriately to fires, disasters, urgent situations, and other emergencies.
Work with the support team, guardians, and other stakeholders; communicate and advocate for the individuals supported.
Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.