Direct Support Professional - Day Program

Livebrightli; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Comprehensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A supportive living organization in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, employee benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Responsibilities include helping clients with daily tasks, providing transportation, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and a compassionate nature. Join us to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks and promote independence.
• Provide transportation and help with social activities.
• Teach clients skills for independent living.

Skills

Good communication skills

People skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Job Description:****Job Title: Direct Support Professional (CAREGIVER) - Day Program****Company:** Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)**Job Location:** Joplin, Missouri**Employment Type:** Full Time**\*\*No experience necessary! We provide free training!\*\*****\*\*We just need your compassionate, caring heart!\*\*****Job Summary:**If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as well as yours!**As a Caregiver, you will be able to enjoy:*** **Employee Benefits Package**- paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more (full-time 30 hours or more)* **Employee Discounts**- Verizon, AT&T, and more* **Employee Assistance Program**- counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you* **Mileage Reimbursement -** company paid for work functions requiring travel* **Top-Notch Training**- initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive* **Career Advancement Opportunities**- promoting from within* **Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture -**an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness**What you’ll get to do as a Caregiver:*** Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities* Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities* Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping* Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money* Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene* Write notes about client progress and achievements* Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff* Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP)* Attend meetings and training sessions* Perform other duties as assigned**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Good communication and people skills* Ability to work alone and as part of a team* Basic computer skills* Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)* Pass a background check**Work Environment:*** Work mostly in clients' homes and communities, with some travel* May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds* Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors* Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekendsThank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We look forward to hearing from you soon!**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.