Pals University's Day Hab ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional to join our team at Pals University's Day Hab. This position provides day habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities, including classroom activities in exercise and fitness, crafts, leisure, and daily living skills. The role also involves feeding and personal hygiene assistance, and opportunities to assist with community off-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive and kind support to Individuals and students served in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), Plan Addendums, Behavior Support Plans, doctor’s orders, Missouri Quality Outcomes and other written documentation.
• Work with supervisory staff to plan curriculum and activities appropriate for individual needs and skills of Individuals.
• Assist in and assigned classroom or on community access or rotate with an assigned Individual/student throughout the day as needed and requested.
• Demonstrate engagement with Individuals and students in a supportive, helpful and gentle manner. Encourage the development of a positive, meaningful relationship with Individuals/students in order to increase feelings of being safe and loved.
• Maintain confidentiality for HIPPA/FERPA and programming files/information.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• Aid in grooming needs of the Individual’s including: tooth brushing, hand washing, feeding/lunchtime clean up, etc.; always promoting the independence of the Individual/student.
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques; assist and cooperate in implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Facilitate the program schedule/routine.
• Follow and implement supervisory directions.
• Use appropriate lifting techniques to assist Individual with toileting and transitions as needed.
• Work cooperatively on maintaining orderliness, sanitization and cleanliness of equipment and materials.
• Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook and policies & procedures manual.
• Attend and actively participate in required in-services, trainings, staff meetings or other program plan meetings as assigned.
• Able to lift, push and pull 50+ lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly to complete assigned tasks.
• Proficient English, written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain required licensures and certifications.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Pay

The pay for this position is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.