Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Fulltime/Parttime hours available

Sedalia MO

Using the available hours you can create your own schedule!

(Working one weekend shift every week or every other week required.

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living working playing and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization we are leaders in excellence we have a steadfast commitment to solutions we respect all differences abilities and similarities in our employees and clients and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional in Community Living supports the CVA and CHS missions by providing outstanding direct support to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through highquality and diverse support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Direct Support Professional you will:

• Integrate Individuals by encouraging and facilitating community connections; assisting in building meaningful relationships with others in their community; and encouraging participation in activities and programs which provide opportunities to spend time constructively and enjoyably
• Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities where Individuals may demonstrate independence; aiding and assisting with skill development in areas of selfhelp selfdetermination and selfadvocacy; and observing encouraging and recording Individuals progress toward established goals
• Aid Individuals by providing physical and emotional support; and maintaining a safe clean and comfortable living environment through general housekeeping duties (which may include making beds cooking meal laundry care of equipment etc.
• Support the Health of Individuals by assisting them with personal care and hygiene activities; assisting them with administering medications; and assisting with therapies or other medically related needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by completing required documentation to standard and in a timely fashion within established guidelines; actively participating in trainings and meetings; demonstrating professionalism reliability good attendance and accountability
• Strengthen positive work culture by participating in effective courteous and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to Individuals and coworkers; demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work; and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and
responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Inclusion diversity equity and accessibility supportive
• Initiative
• Organizational skills
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude
• Professional and courteous communication
• Stress management
• Time management with ability to meet documentation
• expectations and deadlines
• Welcoming attitude

COMPETENCIES

• Able to follow directions
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Capable of passing required trainings including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid. Medication Administration (Med Aide) and Universal Precautions
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• Computer and electronic communication comfortable
• Learningfocused
• Organized
• Personcentered
• Policysupportive
• Reliable
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Responsible
• Team player

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable licensed and insured vehicle
• Must have reliable form of communication
• Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid and Level 1 MedAide

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR
• Continuous ability to push and pull 100125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR as defined by the American Heart Association
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR
• Lift carry squat bend move push or pull sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods
• Type on a keyboard for extended periods and view a computer or other electronic screen for intermittent periods
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods

BENEFITS: CHS offers bestinindustry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS: Based on the needs of the individuals being served. Available status includes PTI 019 hrs PTII 2029 hrs PTIII 3034 hrs FT 3540 hrs.

STARTING WAGE: $17.00 *more depending upon experience. Hours and rate of pay are subject to change relative to program and business needs.

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us atext. 553 orask for HR.