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.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age at the time of application Experience working with individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities is preferred, but not required. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in a general equivalency program at time of application Valid driver's license Four years of personal driving experience Valid state minimum auto insurance Willing to operate an agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings/routes Must be able to pass DOT physical Certifications (if do not possess, must be will to obtain) Class E Chauffeur License Level One Medication Aide (L1MA)

First Aid/CPR/AED Crisis Prevention DOT Physical Certification Availability:

Day availability - Life Opportunities program runs M-F 8am-3pm, some flexibility, no weekends Union, MO, Washington, MO, driving multiple locations in Franklin County, MO Additional requirement to support AM and PM transportation routes to/from services

Pay Breakdown:

$20.00 per hour

Status:

Full time (30 plus)

Benefits:

Medical Insurance Voluntary Insurance Plans - Dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, and health savings account $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance (premium paid by agency) 401(k) with matching Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees, starting on day one! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development assistance Refer-a-Friend Program of $500.00 per referral, no limit 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE MFDV

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person