Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Location: Springfield, MO

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role will empower clients to live independently in their homes and within the community, making a significant difference in their lives. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting others, have excellent communication skills, and are eager to learn. Join our collaborative team in helping individuals achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life!

In this role, you will provide essential support, oversight, and training tailored to the needs of each client. Your efforts will focus on facilitating independence and promoting a meaningful lifestyle for those you serve.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Report to and work with assigned clients according to the times specified on the support schedule.
· Read and understand the content of the current Individual Support Plan (and addendums) for your assigned clients.
· Provide support as specified in the personal plan, including accompaniment to medical appointments, recreational activities, and performing personal hygiene tasks.
· Train clients in personal hygiene, money management, safety, wellness, household skills, meal preparation, and medication management.
· Document client progress towards goals as stated in the Individual Support Plan and complete detailed Residential daily notes.
· Obtain and record receipts for transactions made from client funds.
· Implement emergency and safety drills as specified in the Individual Safety Plan.
· Complete General Event Reports (GERs) in accordance with State guidelines.
· Maintain current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid, and Medication Administration if administering medications.
· Attend meetings and specialized training as directed.
· Complete competency-based Community Services orientation training.
· Perform other assigned duties as needed.

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 successful completion of training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office.

Additional Qualifications:
· Must possess a reliable means of communication.
· Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
· Must be punctual and maintain excellent attendance.
· Must have good computer skills and be able to read and understand written materials.
· Must have a working air conditioner and heater in any vehicle used for client transport.
· Must have a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:
· 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.
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.