Empowering Direct Support Specialist

Choices for People; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices for People Center, Inc. is seeking staff to provide direct services to individuals, coordinate caseload needs, and advocate across community partners. The role emphasizes person-centered support, safety, and helping clients gain independence and employment opportunities.

The position involves working with individuals, following treatment plans, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individuals' needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Overseeing individuals and taking care of their needs and performing housekeeping duties.
• Delivers individualized services, training, and care for individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals’ instructions, their individual plan, and other specific guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job, volunteer, and social opportunities for clients.
• Responsible for evaluating an individual’s background, skills, and interests as well as building resumes as needed to prepare individuals for interviewing and entry to the workforce to match potential jobs.
• Assist individuals with job searches via the Internet or business contacts to identify potential job openings, assist with the application process, and follow‑up communication.
• Advance individuals’ decision‑making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Facilitate individuals’ inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Assists with daily living errands as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals’ requirements.
• Ensure knowledge base remains current with regulations and best practice trends for service delivery.
• Communicate with all stakeholders on a routine basis to share program changes, stay abreast of concerns and evaluate service delivery
• Maintain current, accurate, timely records for division.
• Actively participate in compliance reviews and audits to include tax functions if applicable.
• Uphold all policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
• Operate facility's vehicles transporting individuals in compliance with policies and governmental statutes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Choices for People Center, Inc. is seeking staff to provide direct services to individuals, coordinate caseload needs, and advocate across community partners. The role emphasizes person-centered support, safety, and helping clients gain independence and employment opportunities.

The position involves working with individuals, following treatment plans, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A background check and drug screen are required.