Direct Support Professional - Community Connections

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour! 

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals.  Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!  

Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. 

What is this job all about? 

We are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Community Connections to serve clients in and around Webster County, MO. We are looking for a candidate who resides in or near Webster County and is able to work within a 45-minute radius of the area.

The Direct Support Professional – Community Connections is a position designed around meeting client specific needs.  The goal of this position is providing community integration.  

If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. 

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?   

A Direct Support Professional – Community Connections employee is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their community integration goals. You will do this by:  

• Encourage and mentor clients as they focus on developing independence in their community, 

• Educating clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living, 

• Exploring various community businesses and social activities with your clients while supporting their employment, household, and personal goals, 

• Work hand in hand with your team to plan and advocate for your clients. 

What do I need to be successful in this position? 

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.  

• High School diploma or GED.   

• Valid chauffeur’s license with a good driving record. 

  • Or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. 

• Dependable automobile and current Liability or higher auto insurance. 

• The Direct Support Professional will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community.  A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial. 

• See job description for full qualifications. 

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