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Burrell Behavioral Health Direct Support Professional - Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Bolivar, Missouri
Department: Supported Living and Employment Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career?
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll provide Individualized Supported Living services, which includes providing support, training, and oversight to clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their own home and/or in the community. Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities, has experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Report to and work with assigned clients according to the times specified on the support schedule
Read and know the content of the current Individual Support Plan (and addendums to ISP) of the client with whom you are assigned to work
Provide support as specified in the personal plan, which may include accompaniment to medical appointments, recreational activities, church, community resources, performing personal hygiene tasks, etc.
Provide training to the client in areas specified in the personal plan such as personal hygiene; money management; safety and wellness; household skills; meal preparation; medication management, etc.
Document progress or lack of progress on goals and objectives as stated in the Individual Support Plan
Complete detailed Residential daily notes
Obtain a receipt for each purchase made from client's money and record on appropriate ledger
Have knowledge of and implement emergency and safety drills with the client as specified in the Individual Safety Plan
Complete GERs (General Event Reports) in Therap and Event Reports in accordance with State guidelines
Maintain current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid and Med Aide if administering medications
Attend meetings and specialized training as directed
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age; must have a high school diploma or GED
One year experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or in lieu of experience, must successfully complete training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of DD regional office
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to interact and work with people effectively
Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to mediate, compromise, and collaborate in order to work with and in several related teams of people
Be punctual, maintain excellent attendance
Good computer skills
Knowledge of the field of service provision
Must have a reliable means of communication
Must possess skills to read and understand written materials
Must possess skills to write clearly and legibly
Must have working air conditioner and heater in any vehicle being used to transport clients
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees