Top 162 Special needs advocate Jobs in Missouri

Direct Support Professional - Warrenton/Wright City
Emmaus —Warrenton, MO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Residential Specialist
Center for Developmentally Disabled —Kansas City, MO
- From $49,358.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Speech Language Pathologist | starting at $65,353 annually
Easterseals Midwest —Rock Hill, MO
- From $65,353 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Residential
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Cass-Way, LLC —Pleasant Hill, MO
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Evenings Life Coach - (3 pm - 11pm Shift)
Vantage Supported Living —California, MO
- $18 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional (Dittmer, MO)
Sunnyhill Inc. —Dittmer, 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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Home Manager, FT in Imperial
Sunnyhill Inc. —De Soto, MO
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Prescription drug insurance
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Direct Support Professional - St Charles County
Emmaus —Saint Charles, MO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Residential Support Supervisor
TNC Community —Independence, MO
- From $55,000 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Behavioral Health Liaison
Compass Health Network —Rolla, MO
- $26.81 - $28.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Adults
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Jefferson County DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Sunnyhill Inc. —De Soto, MO
- $19.03 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights
The Recovery Village —Raytown, MO
- From $17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Patient monitoring
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Mentor - Overnight Support
Avant Supported Living LLC —Columbia, MO
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Mentoring
- Opportunities for advancement
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Program Manager - Psychology
BJC HealthCare —St. Louis, MO
- $92,248.00 - $150,238.40 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Inpatient
- Outpatient experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Behavioral Health Therapist - Confluence Prep Academy
BJC HealthCare —St. Louis, MO
- $52,083.20 - $84,822.40 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Early Intervention & Academy Clinical Director
Behavioral Health Allies —Kansas City, MO
- $79,500 - $98,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Medication administration
- Doctoral degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Social Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Case Manager
US Veterans Health Administration —Kansas City, MO
- $93,045 - $120,965 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Doctoral degree
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Behavioral Health Therapist - Embedded, Grand Center Arts Academy
BJC HealthCare —St. Louis, MO
- $52,083.20 - $84,822.40 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Community Living Clinical Director
Behavioral Health Allies —Kansas City, MO
- $94,600 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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26-27 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Jefferson City School District —Jefferson City, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Public school

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Direct Support Professional - Warrenton/Wright City

Emmaus -
Warrenton, MO

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Job Details

$20 - $22 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

$20 hr. starting wage with opportunity to increase to $22 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 $21 hourly & complete the last 60 hours to increase to $22.

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 (PCSPs) 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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special needs advocate jobs in missouri

Direct Support Professional - Warrenton/Wright City

Residential Specialist

Speech Language Pathologist | starting at $65,353 annually

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Evenings Life Coach - (3 pm - 11pm Shift)

Direct Support Professional (Dittmer, MO)

Home Manager, FT in Imperial

Direct Support Professional - St Charles County

Residential Support Supervisor

Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Jefferson County DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

Mentor - Overnight Support

Program Manager - Psychology

Behavioral Health Therapist - Confluence Prep Academy

Early Intervention & Academy Clinical Director

Social Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Case Manager

Behavioral Health Therapist - Embedded, Grand Center Arts Academy

Community Living Clinical Director

26-27 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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