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CDD ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Spanish Speaking)

Center for Developmentally Disabled

Independence, MO | Full Time

$31k-38k (estimate)

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Assisting Hands of Lee's Summit

Independence, MO | Part Time

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Assisting Hands of Lee's Summit

Independence, MO | Part Time

$31k-36k (estimate)

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Developing Potential, INC.

Independence, MO | Full Time

$32k-35k (estimate)

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CDD ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Spanish Speaking)

$31k-38k (estimate)

Full Time | Wholesale 1 Month Ago

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Center for Developmentally Disabled is Hiring a CDD ~ Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Spanish Speaking) Near Independence, MO

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

This position will be located in Independence, Missouri and requires that you be able to communicate with our individual speaking Spanish.

Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) / Rainbow Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Conduct training as outlined in Person Centered Plans to include but not limited to hygiene care, monitoring clothing care and use, meal planning, cooking, budgeting and shopping;
Complete T-Logs during each shift worked;
Documents performance on training outcomes as outlined in program strategies;
Monitors individuals' Person Center Plans to ensure accurate implementation, on-going progress, and timely and accurate required documentation;
Attends Annual Person Centered Plan meetings with individuals;
Completes Personal Interview and Personal Profile forms to assist with annual plan process;
Completes necessary documentation needed for the Annual Person Centered Plan packets;
Supervise and monitor individuals in taking medications and obtaining medical treatment for illness or injuries;
Check homes and/or apartments for overall maintenance needs and documents needed repairs;
Assists with completing domestic duties when an individual refuses, is unable, or does not complete the duties in a satisfactory manner which include but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathroom and kitchen areas, laundry, etc;
Maintain a “designated” driving status;
Transport individuals to and from day programs, community outings, doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, etc;
Assist and teach individuals with learning other modes of transportation such riding the Metro bus or share-a-fare;
Attend scheduled meetings, pre-service and in-service training and complete certification training as scheduled;
Writes and submits Event Reports;
Perform accurate time and attendance procedures by clocking in and out of shifts as required;
Provides companionship, emotional support, behavioral crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling to individuals;

Competencies

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Read, write, comprehend and speak English
Ability to pass medication administration, first aid and CPR
Ability to life and or move heavy objects
Professional and positive
Communication Proficiency
Flexible
Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and peers;
Ability to pass chauffeur’s license test

Supervisory Responsibility

This position as no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment

This job operates in a group home type setting and will require exposure to human elements such as (blood, urine, etc.). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or bend. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work consist of a combination of 4-5 days per week from 32 hours to 40 hours per week depending on shift.

Travel

Driving throughout the metropolitan area daily or as needed

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of related experience with sign language capabilities