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Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Bolivar, 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.
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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.
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.
Full Time
$29k-32k (estimate)
06/11/2024
08/10/2024
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Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing.
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Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying.
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Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule.
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Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments.
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Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
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First aid certified.
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Understanding of various disabilities.
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These support professionals need to maintain composure and approach crisis situations calmly.
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Knowledgeable about patient care
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