Direct Support Professional
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Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc
Mountain Home, AR, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides person-centered care to help individuals acquire social and interpersonal skills while ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include assisting with community outings, personal hygiene, mobility exercises, and meal preparation.
Job Description
Description
Reporting to their Direct Care Supervisor & Waiver Services Director, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will participate in the team approach toward accomplishing the goal of Community Based Services associated with the Waiver program through Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS).
This is a Part-Time position with the following schedule: Sundays, 7:00am-5:00pm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Exhibit compassion, support consumers, and ensure a safe environment
- Foster independence in individuals
- Help individuals acquire skills, such as social behavior & interpersonal competence
- Provide a person-centered care approach to all individuals we support
- Assist with community outings, personal hygiene assistance, mobility exercises and meal prep
- Assist with verbal prompting for communication needs and in home safety practices
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid state license or ID
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background checks
- Should exhibit characteristics such as patience, kindness, and understanding
- Adheres to Myers-Davis’ mission vision and philosophy
Our overall mission at Myers-Davis is to provide support and inspiration by building authentic relationships.
Through every program we offer, we are helping people with growth and achieving their goals in some way. Whether that be mastering an everyday life skill for an individual with a disability, or finding a job for a teen to gain practical work experience. We help you grow in relationships by promoting healthy communication. We can help you improve your skills for leadership.
We offer support for:
*Finding and retaining employment for those with disabilities through the ARS Supported Employment Program.
*SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries seeking employment through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket-To-Work Program.
*Daily living in the community for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities through the Arkansas CES Waiver Program.
*10th, 11th, & 12th grade students in high school with disabilities through classes focusing on essential life and career skills, provided through the ARS Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS).
*Individuals who need a Positive Behavior Support Plan formulated.
*Businesses who would like to create a “team” atmosphere but don’t quite know how to do it.
*Churches or church groups needing leadership training and guidance.
*Groups of adults or youth who are looking for motivational speaking or to host an empowering retreat.
Why do Business Owners need a Life Coach?
Many business owners aren’t sure how to map out their business and ideas or work with people in areas of hiring and firing. A life coach can help them in all of these areas and help them create structure in your business.
“Do as much good as we can, for as many as we can, as often as we can, and do no harm at all.”
Founded
2014
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Health and Human Services
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Batesville, Arkansas
Our overall mission at Myers-Davis is to provide support and inspiration by building authentic relationships.
Through every program we offer, we are helping people with growth and achieving their goals in some way. Whether that be mastering an everyday life skill for an individual with a disability, or finding a job for a teen to gain practical work experience. We help you grow in relationships by promoting healthy communication. We can help you improve your skills for leadership.
We offer support for:
*Finding and retaining employment for those with disabilities through the ARS Supported Employment Program.
*SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries seeking employment through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket-To-Work Program.
*Daily living in the community for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities through the Arkansas CES Waiver Program.
*10th, 11th, & 12th grade students in high school with disabilities through classes focusing on essential life and career skills, provided through the ARS Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS).
*Individuals who need a Positive Behavior Support Plan formulated.
*Businesses who would like to create a “team” atmosphere but don’t quite know how to do it.
*Churches or church groups needing leadership training and guidance.
*Groups of adults or youth who are looking for motivational speaking or to host an empowering retreat.
Why do Business Owners need a Life Coach?
Many business owners aren’t sure how to map out their business and ideas or work with people in areas of hiring and firing. A life coach can help them in all of these areas and help them create structure in your business.
“Do as much good as we can, for as many as we can, as often as we can, and do no harm at all.”
Founded
2014
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Health and Human Services
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Batesville, Arkansas
