Direct Support Professional - Residential | Part-Time Weekends

Paycom - ATS; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of the Ozarks in Springfield, MO is seeking a Direct Support Professional for weekend shifts on a part-time basis. Starting pay is $21.00/hour with a two-week paid training/orientation and weekday sessions from 9AM to 5PM.

Shifts include 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am for Fridays through Sundays. You will mentor and advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them learn daily living skills and participate in the community with dignity and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient, dependable and eager to learn.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class E driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support independent living skills (cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene).
• Help individuals build confidence and independence through hands-on learning.
• Engage with the community: visit local businesses and activities; support community participation.
• Support employment, household, and personal goals.
• Provide medication and behavioral support as required.
• Work as part of a team to plan, communicate, and advocate for individuals.

Skills

18+ years

High school diploma

Patient

Dependable

Willing to learn

Hands-on

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Details: Job Location: Springfield, MO 65807, Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly

Make a Difference on the Weekends - Join Our Team as a Part-time Direct Support Professional!

Starting Pay: $21.00/hour | Prior Experience May Increase Your Starting Pay!

Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Location: Springfield, MO

Required Training: We require a two-week (paid) training/orientation for the first two weeks of employment--weekdays from 9AM - 5PM.

Shifts: 8 hours; 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am

Looking for a career where the work you do truly matters? Join The Arc of the Ozarks and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, reach their personal goals, and be active members of their communities.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you're more than a caregiver—you’re a mentor, coach, and advocate who helps the people we support learn skills, make choices, and live as independently as possible.

What Does a DSP Do?

• Teaching and supporting independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and personal hygiene.
• Helping individuals build confidence and independence through hands-on learning and encouragement.
• Getting out into the community-visiting local businesses, participating in activities, exploring new places, and supporting individuals in becoming active, valued members of their communities.
• Supporting employment, household, and personal goals.
• Providing medication and behavioral support as required.
• Working as part of a team to plan, communicate, and advocate for the individuals we support.

What Does It Take to Be Successful?

Passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them build greater independence and become valued members of their communities. A genuine commitment to the people we support and the mission of The Arc of the Ozarks is essential.

You don't need years of experience to make a difference. We're looking for people who are:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Patient, dependable, and willing to learn
• Comfortable working hands-on with individuals and supporting their personal goals
• Committed to treating the people we support with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a valid Class E driver's license within 30 days of employment and have reliable personal transportation that is properly registered, licensed, and insured. Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel.

Why Work for The Arc? We invest in you and your future.

• Starting pay of $21.00/hour
• Experience pay available for directly relevant experience
• Paid initial and ongoing training and certifications, including CPR/First Aid, MANDT, Paraclete, Level 1 Medication Aide, and more
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Potential for annual wage increases
• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization

Learn more about The Arc of the Ozarks and the people we support:

• The Arc of the Ozarks
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• Glassdoor Reviews

Qualifications: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Definition

This is a human services position providing desired supports to persons with disabilities, in a residential setting, so that they may achieve the highest level of independent living possible within their community.

Essential Job Functions

Mission and Core Values

• Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks
• Knowledge and understanding of The Arc mission statement and will uphold in their daily work.
• Supports The Arc knowing that any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which could be included in the position of this class.

Care and Support of Individuals

• Provides support to persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
• Assists with the purchasing of groceries and supplies; supports persons served in preparing their own meals.
• Assists in providing basic health care for persons served; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and applies simple dressings when necessary.
• Administers oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and topical medications, after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.
• Takes appropriate action in case of fire and/or disaster or other urgent / emergency.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies in the home and ordering / notifying appropriate parties of needed items so clients homes always have necessary items.

Documentation and Quality Supports

• Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans under the supervision of the Team Manager, the Program Supervisor, or other staff members; provides supports as identified in the personal plans; attends review meetings when assigned.
• Provides support to persons served in maintaining a safe and clean environment in their home.
• Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical, emotional, behavioral status of persons served and documents progress on the outcomes listed in personal plans.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment for persons served in a residential setting including developing plans for evacuation assistance in case of emergency, using the on-call pager; and training in securing emergency services such as the police, the fire department, and an ambulance.
• Assists persons served in securing and effectively managing funds; ensuring the Individuals' choices of how these funds are spent, budgeting, etc.

Community Involvement

• Provides support to persons served in becoming active participants in their communities.
• Supports persons served in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community of their choosing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
• Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.
• Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served.
• Ability to accurately report and record observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
• Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
• Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
• A licensed and insured driver.
• Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving persons served in an Arc vehicle.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age and possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent
• Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
• Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration.
• Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop
• Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety.
• Successfully complete a course in Abuse & Neglect
• Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation
• Other trainings per department or per home location may be required, refer to policy 8.106 for specific requirements.

Traits and Characteristics Desired

• The Direct Support Professional will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
• The Direct Support Professional must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport, effectively communicates, and cultivates a positive work culture with not only their team, but staff from other departments, guardians, individuals served, internal and external stakeholders.
• The Direct Support Professional should be open to feedback, possess a growth mindset, and a willingness for learning opportunities in order to better themselves and The Arc of the Ozarks.