LO-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.

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 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