DSP: Empowering Individuals & Community Support

Center For Human Services; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-industry benefits

Job summary

Center for Human Services in Kirksville, MO, is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and meaningful community involvement.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living tasks, documenting progress, ensuring safety, coordinating transport, and supporting health needs. A high school diploma and reliable transportation are required; shifts vary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and community participation.
• Observe, record, and report progress toward individual goals.
• Provide physical and emotional support and maintain a safe living environment.
• Assist with personal care, medications, and therapies as needed.
• Complete required documentation timely and participate in trainings and meetings.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional communication and advocacy.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Compassion and kindness

Courtesy and friendliness

Ethical behavior

Organizationalskills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center for Human Services in Kirksville, MO, is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and meaningful community involvement.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living tasks, documenting progress, ensuring safety, coordinating transport, and supporting health needs. A high school diploma and reliable transportation are required; shifts vary.