Job Description

Overview:

Here at ABiLITY, becoming a Direct Support Professional (LO-DSP) in our Life Ops Day Program allows you to be part of a team in a fun, long-lasting, and rewarding career--they act as a connection between people with developmental disabilities and their communities. LO-DSPs work alongside people and support them in: becoming integrated and involved in their world, being valued for who they are, gaining independence, and following their dreams. We enhance lives here.


While working in a supported day program setting in Union, MO, our DSPs also assist individuals with their activities of daily living (ADLs). These include skills that are necessary to meet basic physical needs; personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulating, and eating. These also include some more complex activities like managing finances, medication management, housekeeping, and physical and mental exercise. The LO-DSP works within the individual's ISP plans to assist them in achieving goals and outcomes.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age at the time of application Experience working with individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities and Individual Service Plans (ISPs) is preferred. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in a general equivalency program at time of application Valid driver's license Valid state minimum auto insurance Willing to operate an agency vehicle

Certifications (Will be agency provided if applicant/staff does not possess any of the following):

Class E Chauffeur License Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) First Aid/CPR/AED Crisis Prevention Completion of the online Relias DSP Training Program during normal working hours Capability of utilizing personal protective equipment and following disease prevention protocol

Availability:

Day availability - Life Opportunities program runs M-F 8am-3pm, some flexibility, no weekends Union, MO, driving multiple locations in Franklin County, MO

Pay Breakdown:

$20.00 per hour

Status:

Full time (30 plus)

Benefits:

Medical Insurance Voluntary Insurance Plans - Dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, and health savings account $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance 401(k) with matching Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees, starting on day one! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development assistance Tuition Reimbursement Refer-a-Friend Program of $500.00 per referral, no limit

Additional Information

Federal Exclusions Screening Notice

All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE MFDV