Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Health as a Direct Support Professional in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri area!

As a dedicated professional, you'll follow Individual Support Plans, provide necessary assistance, document progress, and ensure the well-being of those under your care. This part-time position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

Cape Girardeau offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow assigned support schedules and adhere to the content of Individual Support Plans.
• Provide specified support, including accompanying clients to various activities and performing personal hygiene tasks.
• Deliver training in areas such as personal hygiene, money management, safety, wellness, household skills, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Document progress on goals and objectives outlined in the Individual Support Plan.
• Complete detailed Residential daily notes and required reports.
• Implement emergency and safety drills in line with the Individual Safety Plan.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid, and Med Aide if administering medications.
• Attend meetings and specialized training as directed.
• Complete competency-based Community Services orientation training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience 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 Missouri Quality Outcomes training in lieu of experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual with excellent attendance.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of the field of service provision.
• Must have reliable means of communication.
• Must possess skills to read and understand written materials.
• Must possess skills to write clearly and legibly.
• Must have working air conditioner and heater in any vehicle used to transport clients.

Brightli is on a Mission:

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Join our mission-driven organization committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.