Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Nevada, Missouri

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Direct Support Professional!

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide Individualized Supported Living services, which includes providing support, training, and oversight to clients in their own home and/or in the community. You may also be required to provide personal assistance, independent skill development, and community integration services as defined by the Department of Mental Health.

Nevada, Missouri offers a high quality of life with affordable cost of living and various recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

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:

Report to and work with assigned clients according to the support schedule

Read and know the content of the current Individual Support Plan for each client

Provide support as specified in the personal plan, which may include accompaniment, performing personal hygiene tasks, etc.

Provide training to clients in areas such as personal hygiene, money management, safety, household skills, etc.

Document progress or lack of progress on goals and objectives

Complete detailed Residential daily notes and obtain receipts for client purchases

Implement emergency and safety drills with clients

Complete required reports and maintain relevant certifications

Attend meetings and specialized training as directed

Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED

One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or successful completion of approved training

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to interact and work with people effectively

Good verbal and written communication skills

Punctuality and excellent attendance

Good computer skills

Knowledge of the field of service provision

Reliable means of communication and transportation

Skills to read, understand, and write clearly

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is 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.