Community Support Services Direct Support Professional

Full-Time CSS Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Henry County

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 Support Services (CSS) will support the CHS mission by providing outstanding direct support to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality 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 self-help self-determination and self-advocacy; 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 environment in the activity center through light housekeeping duties (including assisting in clean up after meals or activities.)
• Support the Health of Individuals by assisting them with personal care and hygiene when necessary; assisting them with administering medications when required; 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 co-workers; 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
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Inclusion diversity equity and accessibility supportive
• Initiative
• 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
• Collaborative
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• Computer and electronic communication comfortable
• Learning-focused
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Reliable
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Responsible
• Team player

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 Med-Aide
• Lift carry squat bend move push or pull sit or stand for long intermittent periods
• Type on a keyboard and vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift carry squat bend move push or pull sit or stand for long intermittent periods
• Type on a keyboard and vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods
• Local and intrastate driving with possible overnight stays
• Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer an adult human being (greater than 50 lbs.) from varied positions including standing to laying on floor and the ability to continuously push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure over an extended period as per the American Heart Association requirements for administering CPR
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR

BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.

STARTING WAGE: $17.75

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 at ext. 553 or ask for HR.

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