Direct Support Professional

Full-time

Sedalia, MO

Garlic Activity Center

SUMMARY: The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, 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.

• Actively and efficiently train individuals according to ISP as assigned using special training groups as
• Completes pertinent documentation as directed in a timely manner including ISP monitoring, daily notes on consumers, 30-day reviews, and quarterly reviews. Documentation or research for ideas is not to be done while providing supports to individuals served.
• Prepares ISP materials as required under guidance of Program
• Provides timely and complete feedback to Program Coordinator on progress and problems relating to the program needs.
• Aware of needs other staff may have requiring
• Reports any medication that is either outdated or needs to be replenished to the Program
• Transports individuals served, as needed this may require use of personal
• Schedules time-off in advance, when Time-off is subject to coverage issues and availability.
• Meals are eaten with the individuals A short break (no more than 10 minutes) will be given based on coverage availability and Activity Center Support Specialist agreement.
• Keeps Program Coordinator or Activity Center Support Specialist informed of changes in behavior or any other factors which may constitute a need for an adjustment in dosage or types of medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application and obtain a Class E Chauffeur’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must have driver’s insurance and if the name does not appear on your driver’s insurance, you must provide the proper documentation, or letter, as proof of insurance.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications as listed for this position in HRD-P-022 - Training.
• Must be screened for TB by Primary Care Physician prior to start.

OPENING DATE: October 4, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm

PAY RANGE: $16.73-$18.85/hr.

CHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment every day.

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