What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at VOAOK?
Description
Our work touches the mind, body, heart, and ultimately the spirit - of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.
We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Muskogee area. Volunteers of America is one of the nation's largest comprehensive human services organizations with 16,000 mission-driven professionals, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.As a Direct Support Professional, you will be an integral part of our team and will be primarily responsible for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community to the best of their ability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform or assist service recipients in basic domestic duties as needed (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping).
- Develop service recipient's basic living skills (e.g., social, domestic, and hygiene) through instruction and encouragement.
- Perform or assist service recipients with personal hygiene as needed (e.g., bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping, dressing, bodily functions, and appearance).
- Coordinate service recipient's participation in leisure and recreational activities with assistance from the service recipient.
- Transport service recipient to and from work, scheduled appointments, and recreational activities in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist in the development and implementation of long and short-term goals for service recipients.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must have and maintain a working telephone contact number.
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Proof of current liability automobile insurance (your name must be on the policy).
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history checks, and Community Service Registry Record checks.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a $500 sign-on bonus, starting pay of $10.60 per hour, multiple shifts available, and opportunities for advancement.
Volunteers of America Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities employer.
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