Direct Support Professional I
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Description: Learning Opportunities/Quality Works LOQW is a professional, engaging, and rewarding agency with a goal to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities through Support, Advocacy, and Connection to Resources. We currently have a job opening in the Hannibal, Mo area for Direct Support Professional (DSP). Positive Vision & Overall Purpose of Position The DSP is responsible for the direct support with community life engagement and employment placement & coaching as needed to individuals with disabilities. Assists with implementing and following the person centered plan to include following their vision of a good life.
Essential Functions:
Provide appropriate assistance for the person to access existing community resources Provide support to individuals with disabilities in their home and community settings Tasks may include development of daily living skills such as: learn to budget money, shop, explore new hobbies and interests, cooking, and home management etc. Supporting an individuals career planning and discovery of talent Provide on the job support / coaching to employees with disabilities in assisting with developing their skills needed to perform job duties Develop relationships with employers and act as a mediator as needed between the employer and the employee Successfully utilizes a variety of instructional strategies that match the person’s preferences and learning style Ability to communicate and articulate information Explores and implements assistive technology to increase the individuals independence Maintains appropriate records such as daily progress notes and activity records Strongly respects confidentiality of individuals served and maintains privacy
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 401K with company match
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to pass all appropriate/ required background screenings Must have current, valid Missouri Driver License and be willing to obtain a Class E immediately upon hire. Must possess a reliable vehicle and maintain it safely to transport people in the community. Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of our customers. Ability to use technology to complete required documentation on a daily basis to agency standards and to meet all state and federal guidelines.