Direct Support Professional - CC

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!

What is this job all about? The Direct Support Professional – Community Connections is a position designed around meeting client specific needs. The goal of this position is providing community integration.

• Encourage and mentor clients as they focus on developing independence in their community.
• 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.
• Work hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients.

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid chauffeur’s license with a good driving record, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Dependable automobile and current Liability or higher auto insurance.
• A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
• See job description for full qualifications.
• Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• 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.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel related to client activities.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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.

• Mission and Core Values:
  Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks. Upholds the mission in daily work.
• Care and Support of Individuals:
  Provides support and training in daily life skills; safety actions in case of fire or disaster; develops evacuation plans and emergency services coordination; training in money management, shopping, relationships, volunteering, and leisure skills; maintains confidentiality.
• Documentation and Quality Supports:
  Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans; participates in team meetings.
• Community Involvement:
  Initiates opportunities for community inclusion and access; supports participation in meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  Works independently in one-on-six…