Job Description

Job Location: Carrollton, MO 64633
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day Program - Day ShiftNow Hiring: Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Carrollton, MO
Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a difference and actually enjoy going to work? We've got you covered!
Pay: $19.00/hour
Why You'll Love It:
- You will spend your day actively engaged in on-site and off-site activities
- Be part of a large, supportive team
- Receive paid training and certifications (CPR, First Aid, Med Aide & more)
What You'll Do:
- Provide direct care and supervision to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in a day program setting.
- Support individuals in developing life, social, and vocational skills through structured activities.
- Assist individuals with personal care needs as required while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Facilitate group activities, community outings, and skill-building programs.
- Monitor individuals' safety, health, and well-being throughout the day.
- Document services, progress, and incidents according to program and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support individualized support plans.
- Promote independence, inclusion, and positive engagement for all participants.
- Other duties as needed.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Hospital Confinement & Indemnity Coverage
- Critical Illness Coverage
- 401(k) (available to full-time, part-time, and PRN staff)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Bereavement Leave
- Supportive team and leadership

Qualifications
- Must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.
- Ability to show strong work ethic, accept supervision and constructive feedback, as well as provide supervision and feedback.
- Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility in scheduling. The needs of the individuals being served must be met at all times.
- Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.
- Ability to lift over 50 lbs and sit/stand for prolonged periods.
- Valid driver's license and proof of personal automotive insurance if transporting individuals in personal vehicle. Must posses or be able to obtain a class E driver's license.
- Ability to complete all agency required training and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by agency and DMH.