Job Description: Job Title: Direct Support Professional Location: Joplin, MO Employment Type: Full-time (Evenings & Weekends) ** $20/hour ($1 extra on weekends, Friday 5pm to Monday 8am for shift differential)** Job Summary: Are you seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact in your community? Join Preferred Family Health as a Direct Support Professional and become a part of a dynamic and supportive team in Joplin, Missouri. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals and make a meaningful difference in their lives. We're looking for compassionate individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. If you're passionate about helping others and driven to succeed, this is the perfect role for you! As a Direct Support Professional, you'll play a vital role in the lives of those we serve. You'll be responsible for following Individual Support Plans, providing necessary assistance, and ensuring the well-being of your clients. Your dedication and commitment will make a lasting impact on their lives. The Direct Support Professional position offers… + All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A comprehensive full-time employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and more. + Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, and dermatology visits. + Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost. + Employee benefits package - Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more. + Mileage reimbursement - Company-paid mileage for work functions requiring travel. + Top-notch training - Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training opportunities. + Career mobility - Advancement opportunities and a promote-from-within culture. + Welcoming and supportive work culture - We promote employee well-being, value each individual's humanity, and actively encourage a healthy and joyful workforce. Key Responsibilities: + Provide specified support, including accompanying clients to activities and assisting with personal hygiene tasks. + Deliver training in essential life skills such as personal hygiene, money management, safety, wellness, household skills, meal preparation, and medication management. + Document progress on goals and objectives, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records. + Complete detailed Residential daily notes and required reports, maintaining clear and concise documentation. + Implement emergency and safety drills in line with the Individual Safety Plan, ensuring preparedness and safety. + Maintain current certifications in CPR, Standard First Aid, and Med Aide if administering medications. + Attend meetings and specialized training to stay up-to-date and enhance your skills. + Complete competency-based Community Services orientation training, ensuring a strong foundation for your role. + Follow assigned support schedules and Individual Support Plans to provide consistent and tailored assistance. + Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of our team. Education and/or Experience Qualifications: + High school diploma or GED equivalent. + Must be 18 years of age or older. + One year of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or successful completion of Missouri Quality Outcomes training in lieu of experience. Additional Qualifications: + Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with a working air conditioner and heater for client transportation. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Punctual and reliable with strong attendance. + Computer proficiency. + Knowledge of the field of service provision. + Reliable means of communication. + Ability to read, understand, and clearly convey information. Keywords: Direct Support, Community Care, Social Services, Disability Services, Caregiving, Joplin, Missouri, Full-Time, Benefits 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