Developmental Services of Franklin County, Inc

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.. The LO-DSP works within the individual’s ISP plans to assist them in achieving goals and outcomes.. Class E Chauffeur License. Level One Medication Aide (L1MA). Capability of utilizing personal protective equipment and following disease prevention protocol

direct support professional

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 <ul><li>Must be 25 years of age at the time of application </li><li>2 years experience working with individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities and Individual Service Plans (ISPs) is required. </li><li>Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in a general equivalency program at time of application</li><li>Valid driver's license </li><li>Valid state minimum auto insurance </li></ul>Certifications (Will be agency provided if applicant/staff does not possess any of the following): <ul><li>Class E Chauffeur License</li><li>Level One Medication Aide (L1MA)</li><li>First Aid/CPR/AED</li><li>Crisis Prevention</li><li>Completion of the online Relias DSP Training Program during normal working hours</li><li>Capability of utilizing personal protective equipment and following disease prevention protocol </li></ul>Availability <ul><li>Day availability – Life Opportunities program runs M-F 8am-4pm, some flexibility, no weekends</li><li>Union, MO, driving multiple locations in Franklin County, MO </li></ul>Pay Breakdown <ul><li>$20.00 per hour </li></ul>Status <ul><li>Full time </li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Voluntary Insurance Plans – Dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, and health savings account</li><li>$25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance</li><li>401(k) with matching</li><li>Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees, starting on day one!</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Refer-a-Friend Program of $500.00 per referral, no limit </li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer EOE MFDV

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