Direct Support Professional

About the role

The Arc of the Ozarks is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and we are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
• Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.
• Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served.
• Ability to accurately report and record observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
• Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
• Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
• A licensed and insured driver.
• Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving persons served in an Arc vehicle.

Benefits

• 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.).
• Typical shifts are 8 hours on either days, evenings, or overnights with primary openings for evenings/weekends.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.