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Community Supports Direct Support Professiona

Community Supports Direct Support Professiona

ABiLITY, DSFC, Inc.Union, MO, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Community Supports Direct Support Professional

St. Clair | Union | Washington

Position Summary

ABiLITY is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Supports Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities in learning essential living skills, building confidence, and participating in community-based activities. You will also play an active role in driving transportation routes , coaching in Special Olympics , and assisting with recreation events that promote inclusion and growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Teach and assist with daily living skills that encourage independence and self-determination.
  • Safely operate agency vehicles to transport individuals to and from programs, appointments, and community outings.
  • Drive established transportation routes as assigned.
  • Participate in and assist with Special Olympics coaching , practices, and competitions.
  • Support and attend recreation program events , which may occasionally include evenings or weekends.
  • Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and team members to ensure quality care and service delivery.
  • Maintain documentation and follow all agency and regulatory policies.
  • Promote ABiLITY’s mission and uphold our core values in all interactions.

Qualifications

  • Compassionate, patient, and dependable team players
  • Minimum 25 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Valid Chauffeur’s License, or willingness to obtain
  • CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and Medication Aide certifications, or willingness to obtain
  • Reliable and safe transportation
  • Ability to be flexible and “go with the flow” — every day is different

    • Status

  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Evenings and weekends on occasion

    • Benefits (full time staff are eligible for benefits following a 60 day waiting period)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Plans : Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness
  • $25,000 Basic Life / AD&D Insurance (Company-paid)
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals (beginning Day 1 for full-time employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support
  • Refer-a-Friend Bonus

    • ABiLITY provides comprehensive, module-based DSP training through Relias to equip employees for success. Work assignments and training paths are determined by individual support needs and agency discretion.

    Additional Information

    Federal Exclusions Screening Notice

    All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals / Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.

    EOE M / F / D / V

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