Primary Support Professional - Non Residential

Job Description:

Job Title: Primary Support Professional - Non Residential

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Primary Support Professional - Non Residential and make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, empathetic, and passionate about helping others. If you have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing exceptional support, this role is for you.

As a Primary Support Professional - Non Residential, you will provide support, training, and oversight to clients receiving Independent Living Skills Development services. This includes assisting with daily living activities, accompanying clients to appointments and community activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. You will also be responsible for documenting progress, maintaining certifications, and attending meetings and training sessions.

The Primary Support Professional - Non Residential position offers…

• • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
  • Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
  • Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
  • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• • Provide support and training to clients in areas such as personal hygiene, money management, safety, wellness, household skills, meal preparation, and medication management
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments, recreational activities, church, and community resources
  • Document progress on goals and objectives as stated in the Individual Support Plan
  • Complete required documentation in Therap at the end of each shift
  • Follow Department of Mental Health Medication Administration Certification guidelines when administering medications
  • Maintain current certifications in CPR, Standard First Aid, and medication administration
  • Attend meetings and specialized training as directed
  • Ensure completed forms and needed paperwork are maintained in the client record
  • Train staff in the Individual Support Plan and oversee daily documentation and implementation of outcomes
  • Schedule staff or cover shifts for associates who are sick or must be absent from the work site
  • Assist the Program Coordinator in gathering monthly billing information
  • Perform other duties as defined by the Regional Director

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• • Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED
  • One year of 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:

• • Must have a reliable means of communication
  • Must possess skills to read and understand written materials
  • Must possess skills to write clearly and legibly
  • Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
  • Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment
  • All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter
  • Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

• • ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
  • Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
  • Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time

Brightli is on a Mission:

We are dedicated to changing and saving lives by providing compassionate, high-quality support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.

Keywords: Primary Support Professional, Non Residential, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Independent Living Skills, Support Services, Joplin, Missouri, ISL, Full-time

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

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

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an 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 expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

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