Community Living DSP - Mapaville

Pony Bird, Inc.; Mapaville (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.00 per hour plus dif.

Evening shift differential $2.00/hr

Midnight shift differential $2.50/hr

Weekend shift differential $2.00/hr

Excellent benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. in Mapaville, MO is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Evening Shift. You will support individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a respectful, empowering environment.

The role emphasizes assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), promoting independence, documenting care, and maintaining a safe home. CPR training provided; paid training; competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and provide total care.
• CPR and crisis intervention training provided through paid training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to reach their full life potential.
• Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect.
• Assist with ADLs and provide total care supports.
• Encourage independence and serve as a positive role model.
• Provide accurate documentation and adhere to Individual Support Plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean home environment per accreditation standards.
• Be a team player while able to work independently.
• Maintain attendance as per policy and schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow directions

Problem solving

CPR training

Data entry

Word processing

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professional for our Mapaville location Full Time Evening Shift! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.Do you enjoy empowering people? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including:STARTING PAY OF $19.00 PER HOUR PLUS DIFFERENTIALSEVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR | MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.50 PER HOUR | WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUREXCELLENT BENEFITSPAID TRAININGWhat does a Direct Support Professional do?View our video on A Day in the Life of a DSP! https://youtu.be/zN31YTHKPFoSupport individuals to reach their full life potentialMaintain quality of life with dignity and respectAssist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supportsEncourage independence to the individual's capacityServe as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behaviorProvide accurate documentationAdhere and implement Individual Support PlansAssure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulationsTeam-player who can also work independentlyMaintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and positionSchedule and Work Location:Evening Shift 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. *Required to work everyMapavilleQualifications:High School diploma or GEDInterpersonal communication skillsAbility to follow oral and written directions and problem solveAbility to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergencyMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided.Light computer skills to include data entry and word processingAbility to lift/push/pull up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of timeAbility to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals servedLearn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org/newsPony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO