Day Program Direct Support Professional-Neosho

Community-Support-Services-of-Missouri-; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

Community Support Services in Neosho, MO, seeks a Day Program Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on, person-centered care for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities, assisting with daily living, meals, medication administration, and transportation.

The role includes reviewing ISPs and BSPs, maintaining respectful interactions, and documenting care while coordinating with supervisors. Training is required, and a team-oriented, flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals with disabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to follow plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement ISP and BSP in daily care.
• Provide respectful, person-centered support to individuals served.
• Monitor health and follow agency policies.
• Submit required documentation by deadlines.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Attend trainings and adhere to staffing rotations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Independent & team work

Flexibility

Disability awareness

CPI/CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Day Program Direct Support Professional-Neosho

Service Workers 302-Neosho Day Program, Neosho, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1663

Salary Range: $21.01 To $21.01 Annually

Direct Support Professionals at Community Support Services provide high quality, person centered, hands on support to individuals with a variety of developmental and/or physical disabilities. Hands-on support includes assistance in all activities of daily living as identified by an individual's habilitation team. These supports may include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning responsibilities, meal preparation, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene and companionship. At CSS we believe that we exist to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by their potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review and Implementation of the Individualized Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).


• Provide support while demonstrating respect and dignity of the individual served by interacting with individuals served in a positive, person centered manner.


• Commitment to providing quality services to individuals and their families.


• Monitoring of individual physical and emotional health.


• Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the Agency for all areas of individual care.


• Submit all required documentation by the required deadlines.


• Maintain open, positive, person centered communication with Supervisor(s) and stakeholders.


• Attend all required trainings as scheduled


• Adhere to staffing rotation expectations as established by CSS policy and program processes.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities.


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere


• Ability to be flexible in all areas


• Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives


• Provide support without fostering dependence


• Pass CPI Association requirements for physical intervention, CPR, First Aid Training and Medication Administration in accordance with CSS policy.

QUALIFICATIONS: Position must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.) on a repeated basis required for care of individuals for performing job functions such as transferring. Also required to operate equipment requiring full hand dexterity, traverse unsteady terrain, ascend/descend stairs, bend, twist, stoop and kneel to perform the essential functions of the DSP position. Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

As a routine part of this position it may be necessary to work in other departments, work additional hours and may also be required to adjust schedules to meet the documented staffing needs of the individual(s) served. May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor to accomplish Agency goals and meet the needs of the individual(s) served.

Competitive benefits, PTO and retirement plans.