Chariton Valley Association - Proud Partner of Center for Human Services
Direct Support Professional
Chariton Valley Association - Proud Partner of Center for Human Services, Sedalia, Missouri, United States, 65301
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Chariton Valley Association - Proud Partner of Center for Human Services
Location: Sedalia, MO
Position Summary The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Community Living is vital in advancing the organization's mission by delivering compassionate, person‑centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP empowers individuals to achieve their highest level of independence by promoting choice, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life. The DSP fosters skill development, community integration, and meaningful engagement by providing high‑quality, individualized support services while ensuring a safe, supportive, and respectful home environment. In some homes, the DSP may be required to provide additional behavioral or medical support, assisting individuals with healthcare, mobility, or behavioral challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Promote community integration by encouraging active participation in community life, building relationships, accessing local resources, and engaging in programs and recreational activities as outlined in each individual’s Individual Support Plan.
Provide personalized physical and emotional support, ensuring daily living needs are met through housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, bed‑making, and cleanliness of the household. Assist with mobility and transfer needs, and encourage use of adaptive devices.
Support health by administering prescribed medications, completing medication records and daily logs, assisting with medical appointments, and coordinating transportation.
Maintain regulatory compliance with documentation, agency policies, and emergency protocols. Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and ethical standards in all interactions.
Create a positive work culture through courteous, respectful communication with individuals and coworkers.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred).
Valid driver’s license and reliable, licensed, insured vehicle.
Completion of required training courses, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Med Aide), and Universal Precautions.
Skills and Abilities
Accountability, attention to detail, compassion, courtesy, ethical decision‑making.
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility support.
Initiative, organizational skills, positivity, collaborative attitude.
Professional communication, stress and time management, welcoming attitude.
Physical Requirements
Lifting and transferring weight greater than 50 lbs., kneeling, pushing, pulling 100‑125 lbs., repetitive lifts and movements, typing and screen use, extended walking or standing.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits.
View our Benefits guide
for more details.
Shifts Based on the needs of the individuals being served. Status options: PTI 0‑19 hrs, PTII 20‑29 hrs, PTIII 30‑34 hrs, FT 35‑40 hrs.
Starting Wage $18.25 per hour, more depending on experience. Hours and pay subject to change.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact CHS at 660‑826‑4401 ext. 553 or CVA at 660‑665‑1111 and ask for HR.
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Direct Support Professional
role at
Chariton Valley Association - Proud Partner of Center for Human Services
Location: Sedalia, MO
Position Summary The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Community Living is vital in advancing the organization's mission by delivering compassionate, person‑centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP empowers individuals to achieve their highest level of independence by promoting choice, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life. The DSP fosters skill development, community integration, and meaningful engagement by providing high‑quality, individualized support services while ensuring a safe, supportive, and respectful home environment. In some homes, the DSP may be required to provide additional behavioral or medical support, assisting individuals with healthcare, mobility, or behavioral challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Promote community integration by encouraging active participation in community life, building relationships, accessing local resources, and engaging in programs and recreational activities as outlined in each individual’s Individual Support Plan.
Provide personalized physical and emotional support, ensuring daily living needs are met through housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, bed‑making, and cleanliness of the household. Assist with mobility and transfer needs, and encourage use of adaptive devices.
Support health by administering prescribed medications, completing medication records and daily logs, assisting with medical appointments, and coordinating transportation.
Maintain regulatory compliance with documentation, agency policies, and emergency protocols. Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and ethical standards in all interactions.
Create a positive work culture through courteous, respectful communication with individuals and coworkers.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred).
Valid driver’s license and reliable, licensed, insured vehicle.
Completion of required training courses, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Med Aide), and Universal Precautions.
Skills and Abilities
Accountability, attention to detail, compassion, courtesy, ethical decision‑making.
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility support.
Initiative, organizational skills, positivity, collaborative attitude.
Professional communication, stress and time management, welcoming attitude.
Physical Requirements
Lifting and transferring weight greater than 50 lbs., kneeling, pushing, pulling 100‑125 lbs., repetitive lifts and movements, typing and screen use, extended walking or standing.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits.
View our Benefits guide
for more details.
Shifts Based on the needs of the individuals being served. Status options: PTI 0‑19 hrs, PTII 20‑29 hrs, PTIII 30‑34 hrs, FT 35‑40 hrs.
Starting Wage $18.25 per hour, more depending on experience. Hours and pay subject to change.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact CHS at 660‑826‑4401 ext. 553 or CVA at 660‑665‑1111 and ask for HR.
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