Direct Support Professional - Marshfield PRN

About the role

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a PRN Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a non-guaranteed hours position requiring a 40-hour training period.

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

• A minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
• Passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence.
• Must successfully complete various trainings including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, MANDT System Workshop, OSHA regulations, Abuse & Neglect, Electronic Documentation, and others as required by the department or home location.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience and training qualifications as outlined in the job description.

Skills

• Good judgment and discretion.
• Variety and flexible hours.
• Respect for persons with disabilities and advocacy for their rights.
• Crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
• Administering oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections.
• Teaching basic skills and modeling adaptive behaviors.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and agreeable environment.
• Able to accurately report and record observations.
• Effective communication in oral and written form.
• Standing, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs, pulling, and pushing items.
• Passing with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
• Maintaining a record of punctuality and attendance.
• Licensed and insured driver.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities.
• 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.

Pay

Positions start at $21.00 per hour!

Schedule

This is a PRN position with non-guaranteed hours. A mandatory two-week training period of 40 hours per week is required.