Community Support Services Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Community Support Services Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Columbia, MO. Compensation is not specified. Woodhaven Learning Center supports individuals in building life and social skills, pursuing personal goals, and participating in their communities. The direct support professional provides individualized, person-centered assistance that helps people strengthen independence and achieve goals. The role supports daily living, community inclusion, and implementation of Individual Plans while maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

What you'll do

• Support community activities such as budgeting, menu planning, shopping, and recreation
• assist with self-care and daily living
• advocate for individual rights
• promote community inclusion
• collaborate on Individual Plans
• document information according to established procedures
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

community support services

columbia mo

person-centered support

daily living skills

community inclusion

individual plans

flexible scheduling

paid training

cpr and first aid

missouri class e license

woodhaven learning center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees
• pension plan
• paid training
• bonus opportunities
• tuition assistance opportunities
• medical, vision, dental, and supplemental benefit options
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity; flexible scheduling; paid training; pension plan with employer contribution; CPR and First Aid, Positive Behavior Interventions, Universal Precautions, lifting, and CPI training requirements.

About the employer

Woodhaven Learning Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.