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United Cerebral Palsy Heartland•Crestwood, MO

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About The Position

UCP Heartland is hiring a full-time Training Assistant/Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its Adult Day Services program in Crestwood. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mandatory training is paid. The DSP implements and monitors outcome objectives in clients’ Individualized Support Plans (ISPs), plans and carries out meaningful, age-appropriate daily activities, and provides direct support and care, including personal care and community access. The role focuses on helping clients build independence and self-sufficiency, supporting self-determination and advocacy, and ensuring their health, safety, rights, and engagement. Supports may be center-based, home-based, or community-based, with client-to-staff ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:6. The DSP reports to an assigned Training Supervisor or Manager of Community Services for programmatic supervision and day-to-day guidance. The position requires collaborative, professional relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, guardians, providers, and families; confidentiality; accurate and timely documentation; and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Flexibility to cover other program groups or locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record and successful completion and maintenance of assigned driver training.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or experience in a customer service field.
Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work consistently and professionally with agency clients and personnel.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a human services field.
Two years of experience supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
Knowledge of and experience with adaptive equipment and assistive technology devices for adults with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of and experience with an Electronic Health Records system.

Responsibilities

Participate as a team member in developing goals using client support plans.
Support clients in developing self-determination, advocacy, and security.
Plan, prepare, and implement individual and small-group activities that are meaningful, age-appropriate, and aligned with each client’s program plan.
Support daily living activities, including meals, toileting, dressing, and other personal care.
Prioritize client health, safety, and rights.
Provide center-based, home-based, and community-based services in accordance with client plans.
Keep clients engaged and supervised while supporting progress toward individualized goals.
Collaborate with peers and supervisors to meet client needs.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly, including service documentation, medication administration records, incident reports, and activity records, following agency and regulatory guidelines.
Follow applicable program regulations and requirements, including Medicaid, DMH, and SB40 Boards, as well as CARF standards and agency and departmental policies.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
Perform physically demanding work as needed to assist clients, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, reaching, and moving individuals or objects weighing more than 150 pounds.
Use proper transfer techniques and/or mechanical lifts.
Operate agency vehicles, from standard vans to large ADA custom vans, with defensive driving skills and a driving record that meets agency policy.
Safeguard and properly maintain client and agency property, including adaptive equipment, lifts, and agency vehicles.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, and promptly report problems or concerns.
Use agency program software and the Electronic Health Records system to complete documentation.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid, CPI, abuse and neglect, bloodborne pathogens, HIPAA, and other agency-required training or certifications.
Substitute in other program groups and/or locations when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.