Direct Support Professional; PT

• Location 3216 S. National Ave,Springfield, MO, 65807,United States
• Base Pay $15.0 / Hour
• Job Category Support
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Art Academy is an entry-level position responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities so they may successfully participate in Art Academy classes, including theater, visual arts, movement, pre-employment, and other creative arts programs.

The DSP assists in implementing individualized goals and support strategies identified in each person's plan, contributes to opportunities for community inclusion, and establishes positive working relationships with participants, coworkers, families, guardians, and other members of the support team. The Direct Support Professional (presuming required qualifications and training requirements are met) may occasionally lead classes or activities to provide coverage and support program operations and may have opportunities to assume additional instructional responsibilities as knowledge and experience are gained.

Work involves providing direct support to individuals during classes and activities, including one-on-one support when assigned by the Program Instructor. The DSP is expected to become familiar with each participant's goals, support needs, and required level of supervision in order to provide appropriate assistance and promote choice, inclusion and belonging and to ensure activities correspond to the participants' habilitative goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting information regarding the physical, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning of participants; recognizing individual support needs; monitoring for safety concerns; and assisting in maintaining documentation and records related to participant progress with meeting habilitative goals and objectives as well as program activities. The DSP will communicate observations to the Program Instructor to support documentation of progress toward individual goals and outcomes.

The DSP will assist with preparing classroom spaces, organizing and maintaining supplies, setting up and cleaning up materials, and helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. This position requires participation in community-based classes, activities, performances, and events at diverse community locations. Employees may begin work at one location and travel to other programs or community sites throughout the day.

The DSP may be required to transport, load, unload, carry, and set up supplies, equipment, artwork, and other materials needed for classes and activities.

Reports to the Director of Art Academy and Community Education and receives day-to-day work direction from the Program Instructor. This team member will also collaborate with Community Education efforts to promote Art Academy and educate the community about available services through community outreach, and special events. Close supervision and direction are provided by the Art Academy Program Instructor and other designated staff members, who review work through direct observation, communication, and required documentation.

Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work based on program needs.

This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

• Provide direct support to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities participating in inclusive arts programming, including visual arts, theater, creative arts, pre-employment, and community-based activities.
• Follow the direction of the Program Instructor regarding classroom activities,…