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Burrell Behavioral Health Primary Support Professional in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Primary Support Professional
Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Join our team as a Primary Support Professional and work in collaboration with the Program Coordinator to ensure the satisfactory implementation of each client's Individual Support Plan (ISP).
As a Primary Support Professional, you'll provide direct support services to clients, coordinate day-to-day activities, and ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the residential homes. Our ideal candidate has experience in the IDD field, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively implement client support plans.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with scenic landscapes, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. Join us in empowering individuals with IDD to live independently and achieve their goals.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
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:
Work in the home or community with assigned clients as designated
Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings and RN/service monitoring visits
Train staff on client's medical needs, personal preferences, and medication management
Oversee daily residential notes, goals, and health tracking
Review physical condition of home to ensure health, safety, and cleanliness standards
Ensure safety kits and emergency preparedness items are present and complete
Review Medication Administration Records (MARS) and complete event reports
Schedule staff or cover shifts for personnel who are absent
Track mileage and client expenditures, and maintain receipts
Collaborate with Program Coordinator on follow-up, training, and documentation
Ensure safety drills are conducted and staff are trained on special diets/equipment
Document daily exceptions and submit to Program Coordinator
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
One year of experience in the IDD field or successful completion of Missouri Quality Outcomes training
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents
Effective communication skills with individuals, families, and groups
Proficient in basic math operations
Reliable means of communication
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.
Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.