DSP - Community Living

Impact Support Services; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Impact Support Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered direct care in a residential setting in Columbia, MO. This role supports independence and growth through daily living activities and community integration.

The position is part-time with a weekend shift differential of up to $3. A strong emphasis on communication, documentation, and adherence to individual plans is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license (ability to obtain class E license within 14 days of hire)
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Background checks and reference verification completed

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or assist with personal care and hygiene routines
• Plan and implement community integration activities
• Assist with daily tasks such as meal prep, shopping, and housekeeping
• Maintain thorough documentation, daily logs, and follow each IP
• Provide a safe environment by adhering to emergency procedures

Skills

Excellent communication

Written skills

Organization skills

Computer literacy (Therap)

Computer literacy (Paycom)

Mentoring others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap

Paycom

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Community Living\"Connecting people to meaningful experience to live the life of their choosing.\"OverviewSalary Range: $18-$20 hourlyPosition Type: Part-TimeLocation: Columbia, MOBenefits: Up to $3 shift differential for weekends!About the RoleAs a DSP at Impact Support Services, you’ll provide dynamic, person-centered direct care in a residential setting. This includes hands-on personal support, positive role modeling, and skill-building to promote independence and growth.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and/or assist with personal care and hygiene routinesPlan and implement community integration activitiesAssist with daily tasks such as meal prep, shopping, and housekeepingMaintain thorough documentation, daily logs, and follow each Individual Plan (IP)Provide a safe environment by adhering to emergency proceduresREQUIRED SKILLS:Excellent communication, written and organization skills.Ability to use computer programs such as Therap and PaycomAbility to teach/mentor othersKEY REQUIREMENTS:18+ years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license (ability to obtain class E license within 14 days of hire)Proof of vehicle insuranceSuccessful completion of background checks and reference verificationAbility to stand or sit for several hours, bend, stoop or perform other physical duties