Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional

This is a rewarding opportunity to make positive impacts in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a new and fulfilling job opportunity, a supportive career change, or a stepping stone into healthcare, and you are passionate about providing support and dedicated to promoting a sense of belonging and independence, we encourage and invite you to apply.

**$500 Sign On Bonus for Applicants with Current Valid L1MA & CPR/1st Aid Certifications**

RJD, Inc. is a small but steadily growing company that has been an active part of the Moberly Community since 1992. RJD provides care and enrichment to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our staff help individuals to learn to advocate for and foster their independence, ensuring they are living as independently as possible, while also gaining the skills to accomplish their goals, and achieve their dreams. We provide access to learning and enrichment opportunities within the Community. RJD focuses on understanding person-centered care and decision-making to promote the dignity and well-being of the individuals we serve.

RJD, Inc. is seeking to hire individuals who are kind, compassionate, patient, motivated, supportive, empowering, able to learn, and willing to be a mentor to the individuals we serve who deserve to experience opportunities in life while being safe and to learn to grow stronger and more independent.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals live a fulfilling and independent life, while also growing a career of lifelong learning. A Direct Support Professional is someone who can be proud of the rewarding work they do to help individuals grow, learn, and live their best lives. Direct Support Professionals also learn to develop real and meaningful relationships with the individuals you will serve.

Direct Support Professional Duties:

· Provide guidance, support, and/or assistance on various daily goals such as daily living skills, budgeting, healthy choices, work and relationship skills, and Community activities.

· Providing transportation to appointments, outings (to parks, the zoo, fairs or local events, fishing, concerts, wrestling events, bowling, ice-skating, conferences, the mall, and the movies, etc. ), and shopping.

· Administering medication(s) according to guidelines.

· Be a positive role model.

· Offer emotional support and encouragement to clients, promoting their personal growth and independence.

· Exhibiting compassion and patience.

· Learning how to be an active advocate for the individual’s needs.

· Communicating effectively with team members.

· Ability to work independently and as a part of a strong, supportive team.

· Being detail-oriented and maintaining accurate records of client progress, and any incidents or changes in behavior/health.

· Be willing to learn through experience and receiving feedback.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

Our open positions start at a base of $17/hr. However, DSPs have the ability to earn a raise after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, as well as annual merit-based raises.

No experience is necessary – we will provide all training and certifications! We’d love to connect with you!

**Job Requirements for the Positions are:

1.) You must be 18+ years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

2.) You must have a clear Background Screening (Screening is required).

3.) You must have reliable transportation, a Driver’s License, and Car Insurance.

4.) A good attitude, strong work ethic, & the ability/desire to help the individuals we serve maintain a fun and fulfilling life.

5.) Have, or be willing to learn, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

· High School or Equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

· CPR/1st Aid Certificate (Preferred, but will provide.)

· L1MA [Level 1 Medication Aide] Certificate (Preferred, but will provide.)

· Driver’s License (Required)

**$500 Sign On Bonus available to applicants with current L1MA & CPR/First Aid Certifications**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moberly, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own personal transportation?
• Were you referred by a current RJD, Inc. Employee? If so, please list the name of the referrer.
• Are you available to work Weekends and Holidays?
• Are you applying for Part-time, Full-time, or PRN?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Level One Medication Aide Certification (Preferred)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person