Direct Support Professional DSP Job at CHOICES FOR PEOPLE CENTER, Rolla, MO

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  • CHOICES FOR PEOPLE CENTER
  • Rolla, MO

Job Description


Description:

Choices for People provides year-round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills. These skills promote inclusion, independence, self-sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual's quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

Choices for People assists in individual goal-oriented program planning, and acts as an advocate in the community through the removal of attitudinal, architectural, environmental, financial, employment-related, communicational, transportation, and other barriers.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct services to individuals and coordinating needs for each individual on their caseload. Support and advocate for all individuals served.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

  • Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individuals' needs, self-expression, and goals.
  • Overseeing individuals and taking care of their needs and performing housekeeping duties.
  • Delivers individualized services, training, and care for individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals' instructions, their individual plan, and other specific guidelines.
  • Responsible for maintaining working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job, volunteer, and social opportunities for clients.
  • Responsible for evaluating an individual's background, skills, and interests as well as building resumes as needed to prepare individuals for interviewing and entry to the workforce to match potential jobs.
  • Assist individuals with job searches via the Internet or business contacts to identify potential job openings, assist with the application process, and follow-up communication.
  • Advance individuals' decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
  • Promote independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
  • Facilitate individuals' inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
  • Assists with daily living errands as necessary.
  • Maintain knowledge of individuals' requirements.
  • Ensure knowledge base remains current with regulations and best practice trends for service delivery.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders on a routine basis to share program changes, stay abreast of concerns and evaluate service delivery
  • Maintain current, accurate, timely records for division.
  • Actively participate in compliance reviews and audits to include tax functions if applicable.
  • Uphold all policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
  • Operate facility's vehicles transporting individuals in compliance with policies and governmental statutes.
Requirements:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

At minimum, 18 years of age.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Comments:

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen.

EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy and intent of Choices for People Center, Inc. to comply with all federal and state laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or age (40 or older), except where age is a bona fide occupational requirement or qualification; and to take affirmative action towards the goals and intentions of the applicable laws.

Furthermore, it is our policy and intent to practice non-discrimination in regard to the above factors on personnel matters concerning employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship.

Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Apprenticeship,

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