Direct Support Professional - DWA- Dorgan Weaver Apartments

Developmental Connections • Branson, MO

6h

About The Position

Supports persons served as a mentor encouraging people to learn and practice skills needed to be successful in their home and community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education level.
• 18 years or older.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Administration, Systematic Instruction Strategies, Abuse/Neglect, HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Positive Behavior training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Class E driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification (if required).
• Must be able to pass a 10-panel drug test.
• Must pass a background check including criminal record and driving record.
• Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to persons served.
• Teach each person served the skills needed to accomplish goals set in their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Document outcomes of ISP.
• Document facility safety practices, assessments, incident reports and daily logs.
• Supports persons served in development of connections/relationships in the community.
• Attend ISP meetings as requested.
• Attend monthly persons served Self Government meetings.
• Guide persons served in making responsible choices.
• Transports persons served as needed.
• Inform Program Coordinator of issues experienced by person served in ISP implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees