Empowering Direct Support Pro: Day Program Impact (Mon-Fri)

Taney County Partnership; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Taney County Partnership in Branson, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in our day program. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, at $20 per hour.

DSPs help participants engage in meaningful activities, document progress, and support community integration. Key duties include supporting daily living skills, following person-centered plans, administering medications as directed, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass criminal and registry background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class E driver’s license.
• Ability to pass and maintain trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, and Positive Behavioral Support Training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
• Exceptional teamwork and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Achieving outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.
• Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with the persons served that you support.
• Support individual choice, understanding, and learning new skills.
• Understand, follow through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, etc.
• Support persons served with daily living skills and individual support needs.
• Facilitate activities that provide persons served with social capital and connections to the community.
• Assist in planning and structuring activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Taney County Partnership in Branson, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in our day program. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, at $20 per hour.

DSPs help participants engage in meaningful activities, document progress, and support community integration. Key duties include supporting daily living skills, following person-centered plans, administering medications as directed, and