Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Weekend Shifts

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a part-time Residential Direct Care Professional (DSP) for Oakville, MO, carrying a 16-hour weekly schedule on Friday and Saturday from 3 PM to 11 PM. The position pays $21.00 per hour and requires working with individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

The role involves daily living support, medication administration under orders, and facilitating activities and community outings while ensuring safety and dignity for clients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record and completion of drivers training.
• Minimum of one weekend shift per weekend.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service field.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a professional, cooperative manner with clients and personnel.
• Ability to interact with clients' family often.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with daily tasks, assist with personal hygiene and facilitate activities.
• Follow medical orders and administer medications.
• Assist with ADLs, lifts and transfers and adaptive transportation.
• Provide choices to clients for daily activities and plan community outings.

Skills

Clean driving record

Weekend shifts

Experience with disabilities

Take direction

Professional and cooperative

Written and oral communication

Interact with family

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a part-time Residential Direct Care Professional (DSP) for Oakville, MO, carrying a 16-hour weekly schedule on Friday and Saturday from 3 PM to 11 PM. The position pays $21.00 per hour and requires working with individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

The role involves daily living support, medication administration under orders, and facilitating activities and community outings while ensuring safety and dignity for clients.