DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Resources for Human Development (RHD) | Blank Canvas Studios St. Charles, MO 63301 Full-Time $18.00/hour DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Blank Canvas Studios team in St. Charles, Missouri. In this role, you'll provide hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs while helping them build independence, participate in their community, and work toward their individual goals.

If you're looking for a career where your patience, compassion, and dedication can make a difference every day, we want to hear from you.

About Blank Canvas Studios

Blank Canvas Studios, a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD), provides services and supports to individuals in the St. Charles, Missouri area.

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll work directly with the individuals we support, helping them participate in activities of daily living, access their community, and successfully work toward the goals outlined in their person-centered plans.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $18.00/hour
• DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Greater Independence
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Encourage Community Participation
• Help Individuals Reach Their Personal Goals
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals we support while assisting them with daily activities, community involvement, and individualized goals. You'll work alongside clinical and program staff to provide consistent, person-centered, and trauma-informed support.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

Individual Support & Independence

• Provide supervision and support according to each individual's Person-Centered Support Plan.
• Encourage individuals to participate in activities that promote greater independence.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living based on their specific needs.
• Provide assistance with meal preparation, personal hygiene, toileting, and other daily activities as appropriate.
• Support individuals in achieving goals identified in their program plans.

Community Involvement

• Help individuals participate in community activities and build meaningful connections.
• Provide transportation to individuals as needed.
• Assist individuals with accessing community resources and supports.
• Provide transportation or assistance with medical appointments, Social Security needs, and other community-based services.

Health, Safety & Medication Support

• Administer medications as needed and according to established procedures.
• Promote the safety and well-being of the individuals receiving services.
• Follow incident management and reporting procedures.
• Provide support using trauma-informed care principles.

Documentation & Teamwork

• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical and program staff to ensure individuals receive consistent, quality services.
• Provide support or coverage for other programs when operational needs arise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are: compassionate and patient, dependable and responsible, comfortable providing hands-on support, an effective communicator, team-oriented, respectful of individual choice and independence, comfortable working in community-based settings, able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, passionate about helping others reach their goals.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and complete required documentation in English
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to complete required employment screenings and clearances, including FBI clearance when applicable

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience working in human services

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time
• $18.00/hour
• St. Charles, MO 63301
• Blank Canvas Studios
• Schedule flexibility may be required based on program needs, which may include evenings, weekends, or working at different locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb steps, and perform other physical activities associated with the position.
• Ability to drive a vehicle as required.
• Ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force, frequently exert up to 20 pounds, and/or regularly exert up to 10 pounds to move objects.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can support others, build relationships, and help individuals achieve greater independence, we encourage you to apply today.

Join RHD's Blank Canvas Studios team and become part of a community where your work makes a difference every day.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.