Community Mentor for Skill-Building & Independence

Developmental Connections; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Developmental Connections seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in learning and applying skills for home and community success.

You will mentor and support people served, document ISP outcomes, and help maintain safety, logs, and daily activities. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and reliable transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must pass background check including criminal record and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to persons served.
• Teach each person served the skills needed to accomplish goals set in their ISP.
• Document outcomes of ISP.
• Document facility safety practices, assessments, incident reports and daily logs.
• Support persons served in development of connections/relationships in the community.
• Attend ISP meetings as requested.
• Attend monthly Self Government meetings.
• Guide persons served in making responsible choices.
• Transport persons served as needed.
• Inform Program Coordinator of issues experienced by person served in ISP implementation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (Class E)

Job description

Developmental Connections seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in learning and applying skills for home and community success.

You will mentor and support people served, document ISP outcomes, and help maintain safety, logs, and daily activities. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and reliable transportation as needed.