Day Program Direct Support Professional

Summary

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day Program - Day Shift

Description

Now Hiring: Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Moberly, MO

Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a difference and actually enjoy going to work? We've got you covered!

Pay: $19.00/hour

Why You'll Love It:

• You will spend your day actively engaged in on-site and off-site activities
• Be part of a large, supportive team
• Receive paid training and certifications (CPR, First Aid, Med Aide & more)

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct care and supervision to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in a day program setting.
• Support individuals in developing life, social, and vocational skills through structured activities.
• Assist individuals with personal care needs as required while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Facilitate group activities, community outings, and skill-building programs.
• Monitor individuals' safety, health, and well-being throughout the day.
• Document services, progress, and incidents according to program and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support individualized support plans.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and positive engagement for all participants.
• Other duties as needed.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Hospital Confinement & Indemnity Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• 401(k) (available to full-time, part-time, and PRN staff)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Bereavement Leave
• Supportive team and leadership

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.

• Ability to show strong work ethic, accept supervision and constructive feedback, as well as provide supervision and feedback.

• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility in scheduling. The needs of the individuals being served must be met at all times.

• Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs and sit/stand for prolonged periods.

• Valid driver's license and proof of personal automotive insurance if transporting individuals in personal vehicle. Must posses or be able to obtain a class E driver's license.

• Ability to complete all agency required training and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by agency and DMH.