Overview:
Here at ABiLITY, becoming a Direct Support Professional (LO-DSP) in our Life Ops Day Program allows you to be part of a team in a fun, long-lasting, and rewarding career—they act as a connection between people with developmental disabilities and their communities.
LO-DSPs work alongside people and support them in: becoming integrated and involved in their world, being valued for who they are, gaining independence, and following their dreams. We enhance lives here.
Requirements:
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Must be 18 years of age at the time of application
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Experience working with individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities is preferred, but not required.
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Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in a general equivalency program at time of application
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Valid driver's license
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Valid state minimum auto insurance
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Willing to operate an agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings/routes
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Must be able to pass DOT physical
Certifications (if do not possess, must be will to obtain)
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Class E Chauffeur License
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Level One Medication Aide (L1MA)
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First Aid/CPR/AED
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Crisis Prevention
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DOT Physical Certification
Availability:
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Day availability – Life Opportunities program runs M-F 8am-3pm, some flexibility, no weekends
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Union, MO, Washington, MO, driving multiple locations in Franklin County, MO
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Additional requirement to support AM and PM transportation routes to/from services
Pay Breakdown:
Status:
Benefits:
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Medical Insurance
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Voluntary Insurance Plans – Dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, and health savings account
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$25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance (premium paid by agency)
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401(k) with matching
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Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees, starting on day one!
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Professional development assistance
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Refer-a-Friend Program of $500.00 per referral, no limit
Additional Information
Federal Exclusions Screening Notice
All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE MFDV
