Direct Support Professional - Full Time Floater

St. Louis Arc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan aid

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Arc is seeking Direct Support Professional Floaters to cover three or more group homes. The role involves assisting adults with daily living skills, hygiene, meal prep, and independence, while supporting safety and well-being under individualized plans.

You will transport participants and document activities within deadlines. Qualified candidates have at least 1 year in related fields, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license with insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service or human services.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living skills and independence.
• Provide safety oversight per policy and individualized plans.
• Support residents’ social and emotional well-being and plan outings.
• Collaborate with nursing to follow and implement medical/diet plans.
• Maintain awareness of residents’ plans and proper execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Database software

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions.Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

Direct Support Professional Floaters (DSP Floaters) work across three or more group homes, providing coverage where it's needed most. Schedules vary each week based on staffing needs. DSP Floaters earn $24/hour.

What you will do:

Empower people to live their best lives by assisting them with daily living skills.

Teach skills that increase our residential participants’ independence and self-esteem.

• Assist four to six adult participants residing in our residential or group home with such skills as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Provide general safety oversight according to agency policy and Individualized Support Plans
• Support individuals in all areas of social and emotional well-being (e.g., planning outings and internal activities).
• Collaborate with the nursing team to follow and implement nursing plans (e.g., medications, physical support, and diets).
• Maintain an understanding of all individuals’ plans and appropriate implementation practices.
• Transport individuals to and from activities and appointments.
• Complete required documentation within agency and funding deadlines.

What you can expect from us:

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.

We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.

• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
• STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE
  • Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per monthpaid directly totheir student loan vendor.

What we expect of you:

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, education, medical or human services—preferably supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Reliable vehicle (4 seat belts and working heating/cooling) and valid driver’s license; valid auto insurance required at time of hire.

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Solid judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills—to work with varying personalities and support needs
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally,bothverbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, including makingcritical decisions in emergencies
• Ability to work with varying personalities and support needs
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate database software.

Join our circle.

About St. Louis Arc:

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and servicestomore than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of theTop 3BestPlacestoWorkin the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.