Direct Support Professional

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Gladstone, Missouri

Department: Supported Living and Employment Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career?

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll provide Individualized Supported Living services, which includes providing support, training, and oversight to clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their own home and/or in the community. Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities, has experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to and work with assigned clients according to the times specified on the support schedule

• Read and know the content of the current Individual Support Plan (and addendums to ISP) of the client with whom you are assigned to work

• Provide support as specified in the personal plan, which may include accompaniment to medical appointments, recreational activities, church, community resources, performing personal hygiene tasks, etc.

• Provide training to the client in areas specified in the personal plan such as personal hygiene; money management; safety and wellness; household skills; meal preparation; medication management, etc.

• Document progress or lack of progress on goals and objectives as stated in the Individual Support Plan

• Complete detailed Residential daily notes

• Obtain a receipt for each purchase made from client's money and record on appropriate ledger

• Have knowledge of and implement emergency and safety drills with the client as specified in the Individual Safety Plan

• Complete GERs (General Event Reports) in Therap and Event Reports in accordance with State guidelines

• Maintain current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid and Med Aide if administering medications

• Attend meetings and specialized training as directed

• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED
• One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to interact and work with people effectively

• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to mediate, compromise, and collaborate in order to work with and in several related teams of people

• Be punctual, maintain excellent attendance

• Good computer skills

• Knowledge of the field of service provision

• Must have a reliable means of communication

• Must possess skills to read and understand written materials

• Must possess skills to write clearly and legibly

• Must have working air conditioner and heater in any vehicle being used to transport clients

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.