Direct Support Professional- FULL-TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY MORNING SHIFT

Do you want to help make a difference in your community?
Developing Potential, Inc. is currently hiring full time Direct Support Professionals in Lee's Summit and Independence.

We offer a sign-on bonus, paid training, a comprehensive benefit plan, and a Monday - Friday schedule working on the day shift.

Must have a reliable, working vehicle and maintain sufficient fuel to meet clients' transportation needs (company reimburses for personal vehicle use) should use of personal vehicle for client transportation be requested. Must be available to work weekdays. Must be able to attend staff meetings that may be conducted after program hours and complete required DMH training including new hire and annual online assigned training. Ability to maintain current certifications on Annual Recertification, I/DD specific training, and other training as needed.

Sign-on bonus - $400 after 6 months of continuous employment

Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision Life, Accident and Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

As a Direct Support Professional, you will

Work Monday - Friday in a day shift position. No weekends, or holidays.

Teach individualized socialization and living skills to individuals having developmental disabilities through a culture of gentleness and respect.

Develop and implement daily programs for each individual assigned in a team or 1:1 setting in regards to program goals, independent living skills, self-help skills, life skills, self-advocacy in learning preferences/choices/communication skills, and community integration skills as well as other goals as indicated in the individual’s annual plan.

Implement training goals for program participants.

Support program participants with personal care needs such as toileting, assistance with lunch, ROM, sensory needs, using Hoyer lifts, etc.

Complete all documentation/charting by using the computer system. Implement community volunteer site activities and on-site program/school activities.

A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Developing Potential, Inc. is a nationally accredited CARF Day Habilitation program that began providing support services to adults with developmental disabilities in Jackson County in 1993. DPI’s program focuses on building strengths, fostering independence, changing lives, and developing potential. This mission drives DPI’s program services and the commitment DPI has to helping individuals achieve an adult, dignified lifestyle.

We are interested in employing people who want to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

8-hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

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