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Palmers Home Care

Day Program Direct Support Professional

Palmers Home Care, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Job Details Job Location : Columbia, MO 65203

Salary Range : $19.00 Hourly

Now Hiring: Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Columbia, MO

Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a difference and actually enjoy going to work? We've got you covered!

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Pay:

$19.00/hour

Why You'll Love It

Support

a small group of awesome clients

in a fun, Day Program setting

Be part of a

supportive team

Enjoy

daily activities and frequent community outings

Receive

paid training and certifications

(CPR/First Aid, Medication Aide & more)

What You'll Do:

✅ Help clients with life skills training and community integration

✅ Encourage and participate in fun activities like crafts, video games, watching TV/movies, and outdoor walks

✅ Be a positive, reliable presence and build meaningful relationships

✅ Keep clear, simple documentation to track daily progress

✅ Promote safety, respect, and independence at all times

✅ Other duties as needed

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Hospital Confinement & Indemnity Coverage

Critical Illness Coverage

401(k) (available to full-time, part-time, and PRN staff!)

Paid Vacation & Bereavement Leave

Supportive team and leadership

Opportunities to grow your skills with

paid certifications :

CPR & First Aid

Level 1 Med Aide

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

PBS (Positive Behavior Supports)

Abuse & Neglect Prevention

Qualifications Direct Support Professionals “as natural role models “should possess the following personal qualifications:

Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.

Ability to show strong work ethic with or without an immediate supervisor present.

Reliability, punctuality, and whenever possible, flexibility in scheduling.

Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.

Ability to lift over 50lbs.

Valid driving license, Class E License obtained, and the ability to drive a vehicle.

Ability to Complete all agency-required training and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by DMH.

Are you ready to join our caregiving team? If you feel that you would be right for a DSP position with our Day Programs please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Apply today and let’s make a difference together!

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