Do you want to make a difference in the life of someone with a developmental disability? Help someone learn to enjoy the activities that you already enjoy. Our individuals long to be an active member of their community.
We are seeking people to work in a supported environment in individuals’ homes and the community.
Career Opportunities
Current Openings
Direct Support Professional
Job Duties for Residential and Day Habilitation Services
Help consumers manage money
Accurately document consumers’ daily activities
Maintain consumers’ confidentiality
Teach consumers independent living skills and perform simple housekeeping skills
Assist consumers with their activities of daily living, such as grooming and self care
Job Duties for ABA Implementers
Conducting one-on-one therapy sessions with individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
Traveling to the homes and schools for these sessions.
Providing direct acedemic and/or social skills instruction with individuals in their natural environment (home or school setting).
Implementing a professionally developed behavior management/support plan.
Recording data throughout each session.
Assisting the individuals with daily living skills.
Job Benefits
Flexible schedules, great for college students
Can be used as an internship and/or practicum
Fun working environment
Paid mileage
Paid training
Annual pay raises
Health Insurance, Life, Dental, Vison, and 401K
Apply
Download fillable employment application (PDF). You may fill it out on your computer and email it or print it out and mail it. You may also bring it by our office between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday.
If you choose to email your application, you may leave the spaces for your signature blank.
»Email applications to: vrhodes@teamncoto.org
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Nova Center of the Ozarks
1311 E. Woodhurst Drive
Springfield, MO 65804
General Employment Information
Nova Center of the Ozarks was incorporated in June of 1990 as a non-profit organization. Our five bed group home was opened in June of 1992 and closed in March of 2002 in order to provide more personal one on one care. Nova has now grown to include 23 ISL (Individualized Supported Living) homes in Springfield. Nova provides day habilitation in the form of Community Integration and Home Skills Development, On site day program, and Supported Employment as well as Behavioral Services. Nova primarily hires Direct Support Professionals to work in the residential homes and day programs. ABA Implementers work with individuals with various abilities. Staff in this program need to be able to take direction from the consultant and implement changes effectively. Staff need to be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form and be able to work independently and be a self starter.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
DSPs are responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of Nova individuals. Specific duties include: preparing meals, general cleaning, laundry, administering medications, taking clients into the community, completing daily documentation, and assisting with doctor and/or therapy appointments. Residential shifts vary depending on the individuals in the home and their schedule/needs. Typical week shifts could be 8a-4p, 3p-11p, and 11p-9a along with weekend shifts of 9a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-9a.
Day Service’s Staff
Staff in this program directly accompany and support individuals on community outings and/or in their natural home. Shifts for this program are generally more flexible and are based on the individual’s as well as the family’s needs. Staff is responsible for working on the individual’s personal goals to allow them to become more independent in their community.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have a valid class E driver’s license, social security card and/or birth certificate
Must have your own reliable transportation with proof of current car insurance and a good driving record
ABA Implementers must have experience
On Site Day Services Manager must have minimum one-year professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or ASD.
Nova Center of the Ozarks proudly works with Meritain/Aetna for Health Insurance Services.
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