Top 181 direct support professional Jobs in affton mo

Direct Support Professional - St Charles County
Emmaus —Saint Charles, MO
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part-time 2nd Shift
DD Homes Network —Waterloo, IL
- From $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Criminal background check
- Paid training
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Direct Support Professional - Arnold Day Shift Part-Time
Pony Bird, Inc. —Arnold, MO
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Direct Support Professional - Creve Coeur
Emmaus —Creve Coeur, MO
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Direct Support Professional
Behavior Intervention Services (BIS) —Maryland Heights, MO
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Sevita —Mehlville, MO
- From $19.65 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Sevita —Mehlville, MO
- From $19.65 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional - Respite Care Home
Community Living, Inc. —Saint Charles, MO
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Sunnyhill Inc. —Fenton, MO
- $19.03 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Opportunities for advancement
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Direct Support Professional
Mentor Community Services —Mehlville, MO
- From $19.65 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Behavioral Direct Support Professional (DSP) – FT & PT | $20–$24 / hour Potential starting | St. Louis South County
Easterseals Midwest —St. Louis, MO
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Direct Support Professional FT Variable
REM Community Services —Affton, MO
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Direct Support Professional
Living With Purpose —St. Louis, MO
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Benchmark Human Services —St. Louis, MO
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional FT Dayshift
REM Community Services —Affton, MO
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Direct Support Professional (Arnold/Imperial, MO)
Sunnyhill Inc. —Fenton, MO
- $19.03 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Community Support Specialist - Adapt
Compass Health Network —St. Louis, MO
- $25.54 - $26.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Independent Living Advocate | Direct Support Professional | $20.00 - $22.50 / hour
Easterseals Midwest —St. Louis, MO
- $20.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
Direct Support Professional (DSP) -- Developmental Disabilities Direct Supp
Magdala House —St. Louis, MO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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DSP For IDD Clients Part Time Valley Park
Willows Way —Valley Park, MO
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Direct Support Professional - St Charles County

Emmaus -
Saint Charles, MO

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Job Details

$19 - $21 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

$19 hr. starting wage with opportunity to increase to $21 through completion of additional 160 hours of online training modules.
Complete the modules at your own pace, in as little as a few months or spread out over a longer period. Complete the first 100 hours & increase to $20 hourly & complete the last 60 hours to increase to $21.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the needs of clients in maximizing their ability to be as independent as possible. A successful DSP advocates in the best interest of clients by empowering their informed choice, and ensuring they are safe at home and in the community.

Emmaus Core Values

Core Values: Customer Centered, Integrity, Initiative, and Collaboration.

All employees are expected to advocate for the best interest of Emmaus clients and demonstrate Emmaus’ Core Values in all aspects of their job.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Support - Client Care

Promote and respect client choice.
Ensure clients are working toward and achieving their goals.
Support the health and well-being of clients by administering medications per physician orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Collaborate with the client to plan appropriate and meaningful outings. Attend scheduled and spontaneous outings, seek, and share feedback on experiences.
Assist clients with scheduling and attending both emergency and routine medical appointments.

Direct Support – Documentation, Safety, and Compliance

Be an expert on the Person Centered Support Plans (PSPs) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs) of clients. Demonstrate understanding and apply supports in accordance with the plans.
Be an expert on the physician ordered client diet to include food texture, adaptive eating equipment, and other special instructions. Seek immediate training or instruction on diet any time there is a question and before administering food to the client.
Proactively report conditions and take appropriate action when a client is at risk of illness or injury.
Advocate for the client’s health needs.
Maintain timely, accurate and professional records through electronic and manual systems including observation and goal notes by the end of shift, electronic MAR at time of medication administration, monthly safety packet data, incident reporting, financial records, personal and fleet mileage tracking, training acknowledgements, shift duties, and any tracking related to clients’ support needs including but not limited to intake and elimination.
Ensure all activities and operations comply with regulatory agencies and requirements.

Teamwork and Conduct

Communicate effectively with team members by being timely, courteous, and respectful. Share essential information and concerns with coworkers, all client support team members, and leadership to ensure necessary follow-up occurs. Work across CSM team and other locations as directed.
Assist with training and provide shadowing to new DSPs including but not limited to PCSPs and/or BSPs, household duties, systems, and 45-day checklist.
Ensure adaptive equipment is maintained and assist staff with proper training and its usage.
Complete oil changes, recalls, and routine maintenance as directed. Clean and fuel fleet vehicles as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Standard - Demands of the Job

Operate standard office equipment including but not limited to a laptop, cell phone, fax machine, printer, and copier.
Drive an average vehicle independently, including an accessible van as required by job location.
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Appropriately and effectively assist individuals during crisis or emergency situations.
Perform detailed data collection, recording and reporting in handwriting and typing.
Complete required training as defined in the Emmaus Employee Training Curriculum, within the Emmaus timeline including but not limited to successful completion of CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration Level 1 and Mandt training.

In Ratio - Demands of the Job

Assist clients in accordance with appropriate procedures to stand from the ground, stand from a sitting position or to exit the bathtub, etc.
Reposition clients as needed, assist them in utilizing a wheelchair, use adaptive equipment to lift a client safely and comfortably.
Stand in a lunge position (bend at the knees), with feet wider than the widest part of body, while maintaining balance and stability during MANDT training or when using MANDT de-escalation techniques.
Transfer a client from a bed, couch, or chair to the floor to perform CPR or client evacuation in an emergency.
Kneel on the ground and maintain proper positioning to perform continuous CPR cycles consistent with American Red Cross & Emmaus standards. For training purposes, this currently requires completion of five (5) full CPR cycles; in an emergency situation, CPR is performed until relieved by EMS.
Lift 50 pounds on a limited basis and frequently assist with lifting, transferring, or moving clients and/or equipment up to the client’s full body weight with the assistance of adaptive equipment depending on home assignment. This includes assisting clients in and out of average vehicles and vans as well as loading and unloading equipment and supplies.
Operate client adaptive equipment.

Job Requirements/Desired Education and/or Experience

H.S. diploma or equivalent OR completion of one hundred hours of training within one year of hire date required.

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience using MS Office 365 products preferred.
Valid and current driver’s license required.
Acceptable driving record, valid car insurance and personal working vehicle available for transporting clients and completing work related tasks required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Emmaus Homes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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