Direct Support Professional (DSP)Full-time/Part-time hours availableGroup HomesSedalia, MO Using the available hours, you can create your own schedule!(Will be required to work one weekend shift every week or every other week)The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!A Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists the Program Supervisor, Scheduling Coordinator, and other direct care staff in implementing programs in community settings for individuals served by performing the following duties.Assists individuals served in achieving their goals.Learns the personalities, habits, routines, and unique communication styles of individuals served and works with them accordingly.Provides encouragement and support to individuals served so they can achieve their desired objectives.Teaches, supports, and models appropriate social skills when working with individuals served; helps individuals served make healthy and safe choices.Encourages and empowers individuals served to express their wants, needs, and individual preferences.Provides training as outlined in the program participants Individual Support Plan (ISP).Monitors and assists with daily living activities of individuals servedAdministers prescriptions and PRN medication as stated on the physicians orders.Administers medication within the guidelines of being certified in Level I Medication Aide.Responsible for being aware of medication side effects and adverse reactions. Monitors each participant for such side effects and reactions.Provides opportunities for community recreational activities.Assists the program participant by helping build community relationships that will improve the quality of life and enhance the experience of the community. Events and activities should focus on the individuals served likes and interests.Assures the safety and well-being of individuals served and co-workers by following CHS policies and obtaining or administering appropriate medical treatment as needed.Assists and/or provides appropriate personal care as needed. This requires repeated bending, lifting, stooping, squatting, and/or reaching.Qualifications:High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to make sound judgment decisions. Ability to carry out written and oral directions. Must acquire/maintain a Class E Chauffeurs License.Benefits:Offered to employees who work 30 hours or more per week (FT and PTIII):MedicalDentalVisionBasic Life and ADandD - Company Paid125k Cafeteria PlanFlexible Benefits Plan (FSA)Pension PlanEleven paid holidays per yearVacation, Sick, and Personal LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)And more!Pay Range: $16.73-$18.85/hr.CHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment every day.
