Direct Support Professional - CC

Company: The Arc Of The Ozarks
Location: Joplin
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDirect Support Professional - Community ConnectionsStarting at $18.00/hour$1,000 Sign-On bonus!!!!A Community Connections Direct Support Professional supports a variety of individuals with disabilities in their natural homes and in the community. Your goal is to help those individuals to live their best lives! Whether you're looking for four 10-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or a few days a week working a couple hours, our Community Connections team could be the right fit for you.We have two different areas of our Community Connections team - SOAR and Community Integration.SOAR is a program that provides support to individuals in small groups in the community and offers various education, social, and recreational activities.Our Community Integration program is an individualized service tailored to provided supports needed to increase an individual's independence and abilities in the home and the community. Since this position is mostly based in homes and in the community, it does require the use of your own vehiclebut we reimburse for mileage.Here are some things you may get to assist with in this position: Everyday situations: mealtimes, household chores, hygiene, etc. Community Activities Teaching and reinforcing social and communication skills Problem solving and personal advocacyTo qualify for this position, you must have the following: Be at least 18 years old Possess a H.S. Diploma, GED, or equivalent Possess an insured vehicle you can use for work Possess a valid driver license

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