Direct Support Professional - SOAR

Overview

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour! Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives.

Description

What is this job all about? In this role you and your amazing clients will be out in the community interacting with businesses and community partnerships. The SOAR program is structured to provide a variety of clients with real world experience utilizing positive support techniques to help them succeed. You will learn to use different community resources and structured situations to assist them in meeting their goals each day in order to lead more fulfilling lives.

The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?

A SOAR Employee is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their learning. You will do this by:

• Educating clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Exploring various community businesses and social activities with your clients while supporting their employment, household, and personal goals.
• Working hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients.

What do I need to be successful in this position?

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or the equivalent.
• The Direct Support Professional will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
• Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

Here’s a Little More

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.). Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

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Qualifications

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – SOAR This is an entry level human services position providing desired support to persons with disabilities, in community settings, to help individuals lead more fulfilling lives. Employees will use positive support techniques to bring about meaningful and positive lives and to assist individuals in meeting their goals. These techniques will be used in structured situations and generalized into everyday situations such as mealtimes, life skills, hygiene, or community activities.

This employee assists in the implementation of personal plans and establishes effective interpersonal relationships with each person served as well as community members. Individuals being supported may have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability. These individuals may be prone to poor social & communication skills, impulsive behaviors, poor decision making, and verbal/physical aggression. Individual Support Plans target a broad range of skill deficit areas such as communication, self-determination, problem solving, self-care, and socialization.

Close supervision and direction is received from the Community Support Coordinator and the Program Supervisor. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Essential Job Functions

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