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Job Description:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time/PRN

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Direct Support Professional!

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide individualized supported living services, including support, training, and oversight to clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their own homes and communities. Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities, has relevant experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Position Perks & Benefits:

· Paid time off - 15 days per year

· Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

· Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

· Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

· Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide support, training, and oversight to clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their own homes and communities

· Assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and other daily living activities

· Implement individualized support plans and document client progress

· Attend meetings and specialized training as required

· Maintain appropriate certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid, Med Aide)

· Complete documentation and reports as required

· Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED

· One year of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, or successful completion of approved training

Additional Qualifications:

· Ability to interact and work effectively with people

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Punctuality and excellent attendance

· Good computer skills

· Knowledge of service provision in the field

· Reliable means of communication and transportation

· Valid driver's license and proof of insurance (if driving is required)

· Working air conditioner and heater in personal vehicle (if transporting clients)

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

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